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Overview |
Shaw University | Hallmark University | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,067 | 876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawu.edu | hallmarkuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shaw University | Hallmark University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,808 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,808 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,514 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,204 | $12,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,548 | $5,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 65% |
Admission |
Shaw University | Hallmark University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,435 | 329 | ||
| Admitted | 1,486 | 174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | 52.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 87.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Shaw University | Hallmark University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shaw University | Hallmark University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,000 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $38,000 | $19,160 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $198 |
Diversity |
Shaw University | Hallmark University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 58% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 39% | 0% |
Students |
Shaw University | Hallmark University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Shaw University | Hallmark University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shaw University is larger than than Hallmark University based on total student enrollment (1,067 students vs. 876 students)
Shaw University vs. Hallmark University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shaw University or Hallmark University?
- Shaw University is ?% more expensive to attend than Hallmark University for in-state tuition ($11,808.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Shaw University than Hallmark University ($11,808.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hallmark University than Shaw University ($12,281 vs. $14,204)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shaw University than Hallmark University (87% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shaw University students is 183.4% larger than aid received Hallmark University ($15,548 vs. $5,486)
Shaw University vs. Hallmark University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shaw University or Hallmark University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hallmark University or Shaw University .
- Shaw University has a higher acceptance rate (61%) than Hallmark University (52.9%)
Shaw University vs. Hallmark University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shaw University or Hallmark University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Hallmark University and Shaw University.
- Graduates from Hallmark University earn on average $9,000 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $29,000)
- Hallmark University students graduate with a $18,840 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($19,160 vs. $38,000)
- Hallmark University graduates are paying $194 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($198 vs. $392)
- More Hallmark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/