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Overview |
Shaw University | SNU | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Bethany, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,067 | 1,507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawu.edu | snu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shaw University | SNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,808 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,808 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,514 | $7,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,204 | $22,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,548 | $19,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 99% |
Admission |
Shaw University | SNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,435 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,486 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Shaw University | SNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shaw University | SNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,000 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $38,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $193 |
Diversity |
Shaw University | SNU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 58% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 39% | 4% |
Students |
Shaw University | SNU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Shaw University | SNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Nazarene University is larger than than Shaw University based on total student enrollment (1,507 students vs. 1,067 students)
Shaw University vs. SNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shaw University or SNU?
- Southern Nazarene University is 128.7% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.7% higher at SNU than Shaw University ($27,000.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than SNU ($14,204 vs. $22,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Nazarene University are 7.8% lower than costs at Shaw University ($7,900 vs. $8,514)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Nazarene University than Shaw University (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Nazarene University students is 28.3% larger than aid received Shaw University ($19,948 vs. $15,548)
Which college is harder to get into, Shaw University or SNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNU or Shaw University .
- Accepted freshman SNU students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Shaw University (2.6)
Shaw University vs. SNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shaw University or SNU? 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 SNU and Shaw University.
- The graduation rate at SNU is higher than Shaw University (43% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Southern Nazarene University earn on average $23,800 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $29,000)
- Southern Nazarene University students graduate with a $19,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $38,000)
- SNU graduates are paying $199 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($193 vs. $392)
- More SNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/