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Overview |
Shaw University | UArts | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,067 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawu.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shaw University | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,808 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,808 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,514 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,204 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,548 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Shaw University | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,435 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 1,486 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 20.9% | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Shaw University | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shaw University | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,000 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $38,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $279 |
Diversity |
Shaw University | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 58% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 39% | 2% |
Students |
Shaw University | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Shaw University | UArts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of the Arts is larger than than Shaw University based on total student enrollment (1,313 students vs. 1,067 students)
Shaw University vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shaw University or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 331.5% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 331.5% higher at UArts than Shaw University ($50,950.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than UArts ($14,204 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 110.8% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($8,514 vs. $17,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than Shaw University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of the Arts students is 63.8% larger than aid received Shaw University ($25,460 vs. $15,548)
Shaw University vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shaw University or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or Shaw University .
- UArts has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than Shaw University (61%)
Shaw University vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shaw University or UArts? 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 UArts and Shaw University.
- The graduation rate at UArts is higher than Shaw University (62% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from The University of the Arts earn on average $5,500 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($34,500 vs. $29,000)
- The University of the Arts students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $38,000)
- UArts graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($279 vs. $392)
- More UArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/