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Overview |
Shawnee State University | PVAMU | ||
| Location | Portsmouth, OH | Prairie View, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,297 | 9,056 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #996 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawnee.edu | pvamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shawnee State University | PVAMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,341 | $7,387 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,686 | $22,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,588 | $9,605 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,313 | $12,875 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,718 | $14,071 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 97% |
Admission |
Shawnee State University | PVAMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,691 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,329 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Shawnee State University | PVAMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shawnee State University | PVAMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,712 | $28,955 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $299 |
Diversity |
Shawnee State University | PVAMU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 86% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Shawnee State University | PVAMU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Shawnee State University | PVAMU | ||
| 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
- Prairie View A & M University is larger than than Shawnee State University based on total student enrollment (9,056 students vs. 3,297 students)
Shawnee State University vs. PVAMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shawnee State University or PVAMU?
- Shawnee State University is 26.5% more expensive to attend than PVAMU for in-state tuition ($9,341.00 vs. $7,387.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44% higher at PVAMU than Shawnee State University ($22,590.00 vs. $15,686.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Prairie View A & M University than Shawnee State University ($12,875 vs. $13,313)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Prairie View A & M University are 20.6% lower than costs at Shawnee State University ($9,605 vs. $11,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Prairie View A & M University than Shawnee State University (97% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Prairie View A & M University students is 82.3% larger than aid received Shawnee State University ($14,071 vs. $7,718)
Which college is harder to get into, Shawnee State University or PVAMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PVAMU or Shawnee State University .
- Accepted freshman Shawnee State University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.3) as students at PVAMU (3.3)
Shawnee State University vs. PVAMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shawnee State University or PVAMU? 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 PVAMU and Shawnee State University.
- The graduation rate at PVAMU is higher than Shawnee State University (34% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Prairie View A & M University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Shawnee State University graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $36,300)
- Shawnee State University students graduate with a $5,243 lower median federal student loan debt than PVAMU graduates. ($23,712 vs. $28,955)
- Shawnee State University graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than PVAMU graduates. ($245 vs. $299)
- More Shawnee State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PVAMU students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/