Shaw vs. VSU

The following statements compare Shaw University and Virginia State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • VSU's tuition ($22,006) is more expensive than Shaw ($17,272).
  • Shaw's acceptance rate (30.48%) is lower than VSU (89.10%).
  • VSU has higher yield (15.37%) than Shaw (5.70%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 910.
  • Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.
  • VSU (4,648 students) is larger than Shaw (1,067 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Shaw ($15,202) has higher amount of financial aid than VSU ($11,964).
  • VSU's graduation rate (37%) is higher than Shaw (13%).
Shaw University

Shaw University

Private, 4 years • Raleigh, NC #NC in North Carolina more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$17,272
Financial Aid
$15,202
Test Scores
Admission
30.48% Acceptance Rate
5.70% Yield
Enrollment
924 Undergraduate
143 Graduate
170 Online Students
Graduation Rate
13% Graduation Rate
57% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
61 Faculties (full-time)
206 Staffs (full-time)
$42,923 Faculty Salary
$54,034 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$4,040 annual charge
-773 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,900 annual charge
Virginia State University

Virginia State University

Public, 4 years • Petersburg, VA #33 in Virginia more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,755 In-State
$22,006 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,964
Test Scores
910 SAT
18 ACT
Admission
89.10% Acceptance Rate
15.37% Yield
Enrollment
4,300 Undergraduate
348 Graduate
48 Online Students
Graduation Rate
37% Graduation Rate
73% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
272 Faculties (full-time)
681 Staffs (full-time)
$73,516 Faculty Salary
$67,422 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,474 annual charge
-4,015 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,492 annual charge
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