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Overview |
Shaw University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,067 | 1,140 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #803 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawu.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shaw University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,808 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,808 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,514 | $14,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,204 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,548 | $28,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Shaw University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,435 | 4,730 | ||
| Admitted | 1,486 | 3,469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1122 | |||
| 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 | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shaw University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,000 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $38,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $278 |
Diversity |
Shaw University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 58% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 39% | 5% |
Students |
Shaw University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Shaw University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is larger than than Shaw University based on total student enrollment (1,140 students vs. 1,067 students)
Shaw University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shaw University or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is 220.9% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 220.9% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte than Shaw University ($37,896.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($14,204 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 74.7% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($8,514 vs. $14,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte than Shaw University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students is 80.5% larger than aid received Shaw University ($28,061 vs. $15,548)
Shaw University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shaw University or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte or Shaw University .
- Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Shaw University (61%)
Shaw University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shaw University or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte and Shaw University.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is higher than Shaw University (49% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Johnson & Wales University Charlotte earn on average $11,100 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $29,000)
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students graduate with a $11,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($26,900 vs. $38,000)
- Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($278 vs. $392)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/