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Overview |
Shawnee State University | AU | ||
| Location | Portsmouth, OH | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,297 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawnee.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shawnee State University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,341 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,686 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,588 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,313 | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,718 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Shawnee State University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 45.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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) | |||
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Academics |
Shawnee State University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shawnee State University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,712 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $277 |
Diversity |
Shawnee State University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Shawnee State University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Shawnee State University | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than Shawnee State University based on total student enrollment (4,121 students vs. 3,297 students)
Shawnee State University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shawnee State University or AU?
- Anderson University is 230.4% more expensive to attend than Shawnee State University for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $9,341.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.7% higher at AU than Shawnee State University ($30,860.00 vs. $15,686.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shawnee State University than AU ($13,313 vs. $21,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 3.2% lower than costs at Shawnee State University ($11,230 vs. $11,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Shawnee State University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 216.3% larger than aid received Shawnee State University ($24,409 vs. $7,718)
Which college is harder to get into, Shawnee State University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Shawnee State University .
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Shawnee State University (3.3)
Shawnee State University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shawnee State University or AU? 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 AU and Shawnee State University.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Shawnee State University (48% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Shawnee State University graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $36,300)
- Shawnee State University students graduate with a $3,150 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($23,712 vs. $26,862)
- Shawnee State University graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($245 vs. $277)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shawnee State University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/