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CAU NCAT Florida State UCF Reinhardt University Howard PVAMU Bethune-Cookman Tennessee State University Florida Spelman Truett-McConnell College| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | Shorter University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida A&M | Shorter | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Rome, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,265 | 1,447 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | #977 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | famu.edu | shorter.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida A&M | Shorter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,152 | $23,514 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,524 | $23,514 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $9,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,491 | $16,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,704 | $18,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida A&M | Shorter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,713 | 783 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 759 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.1% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1150 | 900/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 | Aug 25, 2026 |
Academics |
Florida A&M | Shorter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida A&M | Shorter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $28,418 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $293 |
Diversity |
Florida A&M | Shorter | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Florida A&M | Shorter | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Florida A&M | Shorter | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is larger than than Shorter based on total student enrollment (9,265 students vs. 1,447 students)
Florida A&M vs. Shorter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida A&M or Shorter?
- Shorter University is 646% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($23,514.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.9% higher at Shorter than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($23,514.00 vs. $14,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than Shorter ($15,491 vs. $16,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 19% lower than costs at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($9,784 vs. $11,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is 108.7% larger than aid received Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($18,168 vs. $8,704)
Florida A&M vs. Shorter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida A&M or Shorter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shorter or Florida A&M .
- The average SAT score at Shorter University (969) is 3 points higher than at Florida A&M (966)
- Incoming Florida A&M students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Shorter (21)
- Accepted freshman Florida A&M students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Florida A&M (21.1%)
Florida A&M vs. Shorter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida A&M 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 Florida A&M .
- The graduation rate at Shorter is higher than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Florida A&M graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $43,600)
- Shorter University students graduate with a $82 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida A&M graduates. ($28,418 vs. $28,500)
- Shorter graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Florida A&M graduates. ($293 vs. $294)
- More Shorter graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida A&M students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/