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TU UMES JCSU UMBC Daemen College North Carolina Central University St. Augustine's College St. Augustine College Culinary Institute of America WSSU Chowan University Morgan State| University of Baltimore | Shaw University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UB | Shaw University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 1,067 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | shawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | Shaw University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $11,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $11,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $8,514 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | $14,204 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $15,548 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 87% |
Admission |
UB | Shaw University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 150 | 2,435 | ||
| Admitted | 134 | 1,486 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | 61% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 2.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 920/1050 | |||
| 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 |
UB | Shaw University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | Shaw University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $29,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $38,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $392 |
Diversity |
UB | Shaw University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 34% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 58% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 39% |
Students |
UB | Shaw University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 34% | ||
Campus |
UB | Shaw University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Baltimore is larger than than Shaw University based on total student enrollment (3,288 students vs. 1,067 students)
UB vs. Shaw University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or Shaw University?
- Shaw University is 61.8% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($11,808.00 vs. $7,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.7% higher at UB than Shaw University ($20,746.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than UB ($14,204 vs. $18,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 127.3% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($8,514 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Baltimore than Shaw University (88% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shaw University students is 106.1% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($15,548 vs. $7,544)
UB vs. Shaw University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB or Shaw University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shaw University or UB .
- Accepted freshman UB students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (2.89) than students at Shaw University (2.6)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (89.3%) than Shaw University (61%)
UB vs. Shaw University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB or Shaw 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 Shaw University and UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $31,600 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $29,000)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $16,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $38,000)
- UB graduates are paying $170 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($222 vs. $392)
- More UB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/