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Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | Shawnee State University | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Portsmouth, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,320 | 3,297 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | subr.edu | shawnee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern University and A & M College | Shawnee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $9,341 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $15,686 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,959 | $13,313 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $7,718 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 87% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | Shawnee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,609 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,718 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern University and A & M College | Shawnee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | Shawnee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,750 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $317 | $245 |
Diversity |
Southern University and A & M College | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M College | Shawnee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern University and A & M College is larger than than Shawnee State University based on total student enrollment (7,320 students vs. 3,297 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Shawnee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or Shawnee State University?
- Shawnee State University is 87.6% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($9,341.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 215% higher at Shawnee State University than Southern University and A & M College ($15,686.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shawnee State University than Southern University and A & M College ($13,313 vs. $16,959)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 23.7% lower than costs at Shawnee State University ($9,366 vs. $11,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern University and A & M College than Shawnee State University (88% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shawnee State University students is 2.7% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($7,718 vs. $7,514)
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M College or Shawnee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shawnee State University or Southern University and A & M College .
- Accepted freshman Shawnee State University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Shawnee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M College or Shawnee State 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 Shawnee State University and Southern University and A & M College.
- The graduation rate at Shawnee State University is higher than Southern University and A & M College (22% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Southern University and A & M College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Shawnee State University graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $36,300)
- Shawnee State University students graduate with a $7,038 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($23,712 vs. $30,750)
- Shawnee State University graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($245 vs. $317)
- More Shawnee State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/