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Overview |
Shaw University | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Moore, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,067 | 281 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Free Will Baptist Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawu.edu | hc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shaw University | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,808 | $11,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,808 | $11,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,514 | $7,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,204 | $20,952 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,548 | $8,532 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 97% |
Admission |
Shaw University | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,435 | 154 | ||
| Admitted | 1,486 | 66 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | 42.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 59.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 846/1033 | |||
| 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 | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shaw University | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,000 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $38,000 | $22,313 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $230 |
Diversity |
Shaw University | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 58% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 39% | 0% |
Students |
Shaw University | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Shaw University | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shaw University is larger than than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College based on total student enrollment (1,067 students vs. 281 students)
Shaw University vs. Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shaw University or Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College?
- Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College is 0.6% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($11,880.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College than Shaw University ($11,880.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College ($14,204 vs. $20,952)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College are 14.6% lower than costs at Shaw University ($7,430 vs. $8,514)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College than Shaw University (97% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shaw University students is 82.2% larger than aid received Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College ($15,548 vs. $8,532)
Shaw University vs. Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shaw University or Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College or Shaw University .
- Accepted freshman Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Shaw University (2.6)
- Shaw University has a higher acceptance rate (61%) than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (42.9%)
Shaw University vs. Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shaw University or Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College? 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 Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College and Shaw University.
- The graduation rate at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College is higher than Shaw University (33% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College earn on average $10,000 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $29,000)
- Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College students graduate with a $15,687 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($22,313 vs. $38,000)
- Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($230 vs. $392)
- More Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/