Raleigh, NC · Winston-Salem, NC · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Shaw University | Wake Forest University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 30.5% | 21.6% |
| In-State Tuition | $17,176 | $64,758 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $17,176 | $64,758 |
| Average Net Price | $2,998 | $18,681 |
| Graduation Rate | 20.0% | 91.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Shaw University accepts 30.5% of applicants. Wake Forest University accepts 21.6%. Shaw University's tuition is $17,176. Wake Forest University's is $64,758. That's a $47,582 difference per year. Shaw University graduates 20% of students in 6 years. Wake Forest University graduates 91%.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Wake Forest University. It accepts 21.6% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Shaw University has lower published tuition: $17,176 versus $64,758. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Wake Forest University: 91% of students finish in 6 years. Shaw University is at 20%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.