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Reinhardt University Truett-McConnell College GCSC KSU Berry College| Chipola College | Shorter University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chipola | Shorter | ||
| Location | Marianna, FL | Rome, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,820 | 1,447 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #977 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chipola.edu | shorter.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chipola | Shorter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $23,514 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,195 | $23,514 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,560 | $9,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $2,887 | $16,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,128 | $18,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
Chipola | 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 | 2.5 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | 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 |
Chipola | Shorter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chipola | Shorter | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $28,418 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $293 |
Diversity |
Chipola | Shorter | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Chipola | Shorter | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Chipola | 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
- Chipola College is larger than than Shorter based on total student enrollment (1,820 students vs. 1,447 students)
Chipola vs. Shorter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chipola or Shorter?
- Shorter University is 894.2% more expensive to attend than Chipola for in-state tuition ($23,514.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 186.9% higher at Shorter than Chipola College ($23,514.00 vs. $8,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chipola College than Shorter ($2,887 vs. $16,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chipola College are 114.6% lower than costs at Shorter University ($4,560 vs. $9,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University than Chipola College (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is 196.5% larger than aid received Chipola College ($18,168 vs. $6,128)
Which college is harder to get into, Chipola or Shorter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shorter or Chipola .
- Accepted freshman Shorter students have a 0.75 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Chipola (2.5)
Chipola vs. Shorter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chipola 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 Chipola.
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $16,300 more per year than Chipola graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $33,000)
- More Chipola graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/