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Overview |
Wells | Shaw University | ||
| Location | Aurora, NY | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 357 | 1,067 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wells.edu | shawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wells | Shaw University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,362 | $11,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,362 | $11,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $8,514 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,601 | $14,204 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,212 | $15,548 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Wells | Shaw University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,534 | 2,435 | ||
| Admitted | 1,345 | 1,486 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 61% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 2.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Wells | Shaw University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wells | Shaw University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $29,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $38,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $392 |
Diversity |
Wells | Shaw University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 62% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 58% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 39% |
Students |
Wells | Shaw University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Wells | Shaw University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shaw University is larger than than Wells based on total student enrollment (1,067 students vs. 357 students)
Wells vs. Shaw University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wells or Shaw University?
- Wells College is 174.1% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($32,362.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.1% higher at Wells than Shaw University ($32,362.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than Wells ($14,204 vs. $20,601)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 73.8% lower than costs at Wells College ($8,514 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wells College than Shaw University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wells College students is 81.5% larger than aid received Shaw University ($28,212 vs. $15,548)
Wells vs. Shaw University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wells or Shaw University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shaw University or Wells .
- Accepted freshman Wells students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Shaw University (2.6)
- Wells has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Shaw University (61%)
Wells vs. Shaw University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wells 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 Wells.
- The graduation rate at Wells is higher than Shaw University (59% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Wells College earn on average $10,500 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $29,000)
- Wells College students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $38,000)
- Wells graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($279 vs. $392)
- More Wells graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/