Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
JCSU North Carolina Central University LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech St. Augustine's College St. Augustine College WSSU Chowan University Claflin University Benedict College Livingstone College NCAT Louisiana College| Shaw University | Texas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Shaw University | TC | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,067 | 642 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawu.edu | texascollege.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Shaw University | TC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,808 | $8,208 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,808 | $8,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,514 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,204 | $11,174 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,548 | $10,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 61% |
Admission |
Shaw University | TC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,435 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,486 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | ||||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Shaw University | TC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Shaw University | TC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,000 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $38,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $320 |
Diversity |
Shaw University | TC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 47% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 58% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 39% | 1% |
Students |
Shaw University | TC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 55% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Shaw University | TC | ||
| 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
- Shaw University is larger than than TC based on total student enrollment (1,067 students vs. 642 students)
Shaw University vs. TC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shaw University or TC?
- Shaw University is 43.9% more expensive to attend than TC for in-state tuition ($11,808.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.9% higher at Shaw University than Texas College ($11,808.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas College than Shaw University ($11,174 vs. $14,204)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas College are 1.4% lower than costs at Shaw University ($8,400 vs. $8,514)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shaw University than Texas College (87% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shaw University students is 51.5% larger than aid received Texas College ($15,548 vs. $10,263)
Which college is harder to get into, Shaw University or TC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC or Shaw University .
- Accepted freshman TC students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (2.9) than students at Shaw University (2.6)
Shaw University vs. TC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shaw University or TC? 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 TC and Shaw University.
- The graduation rate at Shaw University is higher than Texas College (27% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Shaw University earn on average $1,200 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($29,000 vs. $27,800)
- Texas College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($31,000 vs. $38,000)
- TC graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($320 vs. $392)
- More Shaw University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (15% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/