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Tennessee Florida State Clemson Alabama UofSC Georgia University of Alabama at Birmingham Kentucky Florida Mississippi State LSU AUM| Auburn University | Shorter University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Auburn | Shorter | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Rome, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 1,515 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #872 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | shorter.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | Shorter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $22,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $22,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $9,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $13,490 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $20,057 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
Auburn | Shorter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 871 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 849 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 960/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Auburn | Shorter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | Shorter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $28,418 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $293 |
Diversity |
Auburn | Shorter | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Auburn | Shorter | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | Shorter | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Auburn University is larger than than Shorter based on total student enrollment (31,764 students vs. 1,515 students)
Auburn vs. Shorter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or Shorter?
- Shorter University is 115.4% more expensive to attend than Auburn for in-state tuition ($22,380.00 vs. $10,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.3% higher at Auburn than Shorter University ($31,176.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than Auburn ($13,490 vs. $25,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 59.6% lower than costs at Auburn University ($9,400 vs. $14,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University than Auburn University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is 104.9% larger than aid received Auburn University ($20,057 vs. $9,791)
Auburn vs. Shorter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or Shorter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shorter or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 249 points higher than at Shorter (969)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Shorter (21)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Auburn (43.7%)
Auburn vs. Shorter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or Shorter? 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 and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is higher than Shorter University (66% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Auburn University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Shorter graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $49,300)
- Auburn University students graduate with a $6,918 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($21,500 vs. $28,418)
- Auburn graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($222 vs. $293)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/