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Overview |
Shaw University | MBC | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 962 | 1,792 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1048 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawu.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shaw University | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,408 | $32,732 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,408 | $32,732 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,940 | $10,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,111 | $18,838 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,568 | $25,673 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Shaw University | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,699 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,261 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 5.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2026 |
Academics |
Shaw University | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shaw University | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,000 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $38,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $279 |
Diversity |
Shaw University | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 58% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 39% | 5% |
Students |
Shaw University | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Shaw University | MBC | ||
| 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
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than Shaw University based on total student enrollment (1,792 students vs. 962 students)
Shaw University vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shaw University or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 163.8% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($32,732.00 vs. $12,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.8% higher at MBC than Shaw University ($32,732.00 vs. $12,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than MBC ($14,111 vs. $18,838)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 18.9% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($8,940 vs. $10,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Shaw University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 64.9% larger than aid received Shaw University ($25,673 vs. $15,568)
Which college is harder to get into, Shaw University or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Shaw University .
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.97 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Shaw University (2.6)
Shaw University vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shaw University or MBC? 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 MBC and Shaw University.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Shaw University (49% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Mary Baldwin College earn on average $9,400 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $29,000)
- Mary Baldwin College students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $38,000)
- MBC graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($279 vs. $392)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/