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Overview |
Shaw University | PAFA | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,067 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawu.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Shaw University | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,808 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,808 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,514 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,204 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,548 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 80% |
Admission |
Shaw University | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,435 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 1,486 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Shaw University | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shaw University | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $38,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $274 |
Diversity |
Shaw University | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 58% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 39% | 7% |
Students |
Shaw University | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Shaw University | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shaw University is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (1,067 students vs. 172 students)
Shaw University vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shaw University or PAFA?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 243% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 243% higher at PAFA than Shaw University ($40,500.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than PAFA ($14,204 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 105.7% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($8,514 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shaw University than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (87% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students is 3.5% larger than aid received Shaw University ($16,087 vs. $15,548)
Shaw University vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shaw University or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Shaw University .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Shaw University (61%)
Shaw University vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shaw University or PAFA? 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 PAFA and Shaw University.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Shaw University (73% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Shaw University earn on average $7,000 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($29,000 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($26,500 vs. $38,000)
- PAFA graduates are paying $118 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($274 vs. $392)
- More PAFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/