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Reinhardt University Truett-McConnell College KSU Berry College| Beulah Heights University | Shorter University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BHU | Shorter | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Rome, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 375 | 1,447 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #977 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | beulah.org | shorter.edu | ||
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Costs |
BHU | Shorter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,632 | $23,514 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,632 | $23,514 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $9,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,311 | $16,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $2,681 | $18,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 30% | 100% |
Admission |
BHU | Shorter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 783 | ||
| Admitted | - | 759 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2026 |
Academics |
BHU | Shorter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BHU | Shorter | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 16% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $46,673 | $28,418 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $482 | $293 |
Diversity |
BHU | Shorter | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 78% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
BHU | Shorter | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 16% | ||
Campus |
BHU | Shorter | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shorter University is larger than than BHU based on total student enrollment (1,447 students vs. 375 students)
BHU vs. Shorter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BHU or Shorter?
- Shorter University is 208.1% more expensive to attend than BHU for in-state tuition ($23,514.00 vs. $7,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 208.1% higher at Shorter than Beulah Heights University ($23,514.00 vs. $7,632.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Beulah Heights University than Shorter ($7,311 vs. $16,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 4.3% lower than costs at Beulah Heights University ($9,784 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University than Beulah Heights University (100% vs. 30%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is 577.7% larger than aid received Beulah Heights University ($18,168 vs. $2,681)
Which college is harder to get into, BHU or Shorter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shorter or BHU .
- Accepted freshman Shorter students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at BHU (3.0)
BHU vs. Shorter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BHU 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 BHU.
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $15,400 more per year than BHU graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $33,900)
- Shorter University students graduate with a $18,255 lower median federal student loan debt than BHU graduates. ($28,418 vs. $46,673)
- Shorter graduates are paying $189 less per month on federal student loans than BHU graduates. ($293 vs. $482)
- More Shorter graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BHU students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/