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Florida UCF USF Main Campus Auburn FIU Georgia UofSC FAU LSU Miami Clemson Tennessee| Florida State University | Shorter University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida State | Shorter | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Rome, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 44,161 | 1,515 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #199 | #872 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fsu.edu | shorter.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida State | Shorter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,022 | $22,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,540 | $22,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,592 | $9,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,003 | $13,490 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,169 | $20,057 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida State | Shorter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 78,088 | 871 | ||
| Admitted | 19,552 | 849 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1370 | 960/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida State | Shorter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida State | Shorter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,750 | $28,418 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $293 |
Diversity |
Florida State | Shorter | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Florida State | Shorter | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Florida State | Shorter | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida State University is larger than than Shorter based on total student enrollment (44,161 students vs. 1,515 students)
Florida State vs. Shorter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida State or Shorter?
- Shorter University is 456.4% more expensive to attend than Florida State for in-state tuition ($22,380.00 vs. $4,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.3% higher at Shorter than Florida State University ($22,380.00 vs. $16,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than Florida State ($13,490 vs. $14,003)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 23.3% lower than costs at Florida State University ($9,400 vs. $11,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University than Florida State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is 97.2% larger than aid received Florida State University ($20,057 vs. $10,169)
Florida State vs. Shorter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida State or Shorter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shorter or Florida State .
- The average SAT score at Florida State University (1215) is 246 points higher than at Shorter (969)
- Incoming Florida State students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Shorter (21)
- Accepted freshman Florida State students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Florida State (25%)
Florida State vs. Shorter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida State 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 State.
- The graduation rate at Florida State is higher than Shorter University (74% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Florida State University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Shorter graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $49,300)
- Florida State University students graduate with a $7,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($20,750 vs. $28,418)
- Florida State graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($214 vs. $293)
- More Florida State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/