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Overview |
Shaw University | Voorhees College | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Denmark, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,067 | 507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Protestant Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawu.edu | voorhees.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shaw University | Voorhees College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,808 | $11,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,808 | $11,630 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,514 | $7,346 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,204 | $14,587 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,548 | $15,403 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 92% |
Admission |
Shaw University | Voorhees College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,435 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,486 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | 2.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Shaw University | Voorhees College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shaw University | Voorhees College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,000 | $26,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $38,000 | $32,301 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $333 |
Diversity |
Shaw University | Voorhees College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 58% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 39% | 1% |
Students |
Shaw University | Voorhees College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Shaw University | Voorhees College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Voorhees College based on total student enrollment (1,067 students vs. 507 students)
Shaw University vs. Voorhees College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shaw University or Voorhees College?
- Shaw University is 1.5% more expensive to attend than Voorhees College for in-state tuition ($11,808.00 vs. $11,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at Shaw University than Voorhees College ($11,808.00 vs. $11,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than Voorhees College ($14,204 vs. $14,587)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Voorhees College are 15.9% lower than costs at Shaw University ($7,346 vs. $8,514)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Voorhees College than Shaw University (92% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shaw University students is 0.9% larger than aid received Voorhees College ($15,548 vs. $15,403)
Which college is harder to get into, Shaw University or Voorhees College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Voorhees College or Shaw University .
- Accepted freshman Shaw University students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (2.6) than students at Voorhees College (2.0)
Shaw University vs. Voorhees College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shaw University or Voorhees College? 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 Voorhees College and Shaw University.
- The graduation rate at Voorhees College is higher than Shaw University (34% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Shaw University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Voorhees College graduates after ten years. ($29,000 vs. $26,700)
- Voorhees College students graduate with a $5,699 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($32,301 vs. $38,000)
- Voorhees College graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($333 vs. $392)
- More Shaw University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Voorhees College students, three years after graduation. (15% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/