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Overview |
Shaw University | WVSU | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,067 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawu.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shaw University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,808 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,808 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,514 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,204 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,548 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 90% |
Admission |
Shaw University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,435 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 1,486 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shaw University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,000 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $38,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $240 |
Diversity |
Shaw University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 1% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 58% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 39% | 9% |
Students |
Shaw University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Shaw University | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Shaw University based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 1,067 students)
Shaw University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shaw University or WVSU?
- Shaw University is 45.4% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($11,808.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at WVSU than Shaw University ($13,810.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Shaw University ($11,684 vs. $14,204)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 43.5% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($8,514 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia State University than Shaw University (90% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shaw University students is 64% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($15,548 vs. $9,482)
Shaw University vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shaw University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Shaw University .
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Shaw University (2.6)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Shaw University (61%)
Shaw University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shaw University or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Shaw University.
- The graduation rate at Shaw University is higher than West Virginia State University (27% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from West Virginia State University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($32,700 vs. $29,000)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $14,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $38,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $152 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($240 vs. $392)
- More WVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/