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Overview |
Shaw University | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,067 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawu.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shaw University | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,808 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,808 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,514 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,204 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,548 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Shaw University | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,435 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 1,486 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | A- | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Shaw University | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shaw University | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,000 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $38,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $268 |
Diversity |
Shaw University | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 58% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 39% | 2% |
Students |
Shaw University | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Shaw University | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Shaw University based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 1,067 students)
Shaw University vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shaw University or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 281.1% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 281.1% higher at Willamette University than Shaw University ($45,000.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than Willamette University ($14,204 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 68.4% lower than costs at Willamette University ($8,514 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Shaw University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 78.2% larger than aid received Shaw University ($27,700 vs. $15,548)
Shaw University vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shaw University or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Shaw University .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 1.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Shaw University (2.6)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Shaw University (61%)
Shaw University vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shaw University or Willamette University? 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 Willamette University and Shaw University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Shaw University (77% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $25,300 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $29,000)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $38,000)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($268 vs. $392)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/