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Overview |
Shaw University | Randolph | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,067 | 553 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawu.edu | randolphcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shaw University | Randolph | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,808 | $27,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,808 | $27,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,514 | $11,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,204 | $22,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,548 | $19,688 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Shaw University | Randolph | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,435 | 1,602 | ||
| Admitted | 1,486 | 1,522 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1140 | |||
| 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 | Randolph | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shaw University | Randolph | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $38,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $279 |
Diversity |
Shaw University | Randolph | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 58% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 39% | 0% |
Students |
Shaw University | Randolph | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Shaw University | Randolph | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shaw University is larger than than Randolph based on total student enrollment (1,067 students vs. 553 students)
Shaw University vs. Randolph Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shaw University or Randolph?
- Randolph College is 130.9% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($27,270.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.9% higher at Randolph than Shaw University ($27,270.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than Randolph ($14,204 vs. $22,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 34.2% lower than costs at Randolph College ($8,514 vs. $11,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph College than Shaw University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph College students is 26.6% larger than aid received Shaw University ($19,688 vs. $15,548)
Shaw University vs. Randolph Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shaw University or Randolph? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph or Shaw University .
- Accepted freshman Randolph students have a 0.75 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Shaw University (2.6)
- Randolph has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Shaw University (61%)
Shaw University vs. Randolph Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shaw University or Randolph? 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 Randolph and Shaw University.
- The graduation rate at Randolph is higher than Shaw University (63% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Randolph College earn on average $14,200 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $29,000)
- Randolph College students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $38,000)
- Randolph graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($279 vs. $392)
- More Randolph 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/