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Overview |
Shaw University | Neumann | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Aston, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,067 | 2,155 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #768 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawu.edu | neumann.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shaw University | Neumann | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,808 | $33,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,808 | $33,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,514 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,204 | $28,707 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,548 | $25,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Shaw University | Neumann | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,435 | 3,501 | ||
| Admitted | 1,486 | 2,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 905/1085 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Shaw University | Neumann | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shaw University | Neumann | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,000 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $38,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $279 |
Diversity |
Shaw University | Neumann | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 58% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 39% | 17% |
Students |
Shaw University | Neumann | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Shaw University | Neumann | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Neumann University is larger than than Shaw University based on total student enrollment (2,155 students vs. 1,067 students)
Shaw University vs. Neumann Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shaw University or Neumann?
- Neumann University is 187.1% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($33,900.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 187.1% higher at Neumann than Shaw University ($33,900.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than Neumann ($14,204 vs. $28,707)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 95% lower than costs at Neumann University ($8,514 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Neumann University than Shaw University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Neumann University students is 64.8% larger than aid received Shaw University ($25,623 vs. $15,548)
Shaw University vs. Neumann Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shaw University or Neumann? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Neumann or Shaw University .
- Accepted freshman Neumann students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Shaw University (2.6)
- Neumann has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Shaw University (61%)
Shaw University vs. Neumann Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shaw University or Neumann? 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 Neumann and Shaw University.
- The graduation rate at Neumann is higher than Shaw University (55% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Neumann University earn on average $15,600 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $29,000)
- Neumann University students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $38,000)
- Neumann graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($279 vs. $392)
- More Neumann graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/