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Overview |
Allen University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 35 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | African Methodist Episcopal | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allenuniversity.edu | shorter.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allen University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,540 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,540 | $9,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,584 | $8,655 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,774 | $19,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,268 | $5,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Allen University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,123 | 6 | ||
| Admitted | 1,354 | 2 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.4%Open | 33.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9%Open | 50%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not applicable | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Allen University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allen University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $24,300 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 13% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,119 | $28,418 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $383 | $293 |
Diversity |
Allen University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 22% | ||
| % Black | 98% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Allen University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Allen University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Allen University is larger than than Shorter-CAPP based on total student enrollment (657 students vs. 35 students)
Allen University vs. Shorter-CAPP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allen University or Shorter-CAPP?
- Allen University is 34% more expensive to attend than Shorter-CAPP for in-state tuition ($12,540.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34% higher at Allen University than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($12,540.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allen University than Shorter-CAPP ($13,774 vs. $19,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen University are 0.8% lower than costs at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($8,584 vs. $8,655)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs than Allen University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allen University students is 120.6% larger than aid received Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($11,268 vs. $5,109)
Allen University vs. Shorter-CAPP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allen University or Shorter-CAPP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shorter-CAPP or Allen University .
- Allen University has a higher acceptance rate (43.4%) than Shorter-CAPP (33.3%)
Allen University vs. Shorter-CAPP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allen University or Shorter-CAPP? 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 Shorter-CAPP and Allen University.
- Graduates from Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs earn on average $25,000 more per year than Allen University graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $24,300)
- Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs students graduate with a $8,701 lower median federal student loan debt than Allen University graduates. ($28,418 vs. $37,119)
- Shorter-CAPP graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Allen University graduates. ($293 vs. $383)
- More Shorter-CAPP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen University students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/