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Reinhardt University Truett-McConnell College KSU DeVry University-Georgia Berry College| Gainesville State College | Shorter University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Gainesville College | Shorter | ||
| Location | Oakwood, Georgia | Rome, GA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,515 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsc.edu | shorter.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gainesville College | Shorter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $22,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $22,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,408 | $9,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,490 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $20,057 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Gainesville College | Shorter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,538 | 871 | ||
| Admitted | 2,509 | 849 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.9% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 71.6% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 960/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Gainesville College | Shorter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gainesville College | Shorter | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $28,418 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $293 |
Diversity |
Gainesville College | Shorter | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 44% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Gainesville College | Shorter | ||
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| % In-State | - | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 15% | ||
Campus |
Gainesville College | Shorter | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shorter University is larger than than Gainesville College based on total student enrollment (1,515 students vs. 0 students)
Gainesville College vs. Shorter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gainesville College or Shorter?
- Shorter University is 882.9% more expensive to attend than Gainesville College for in-state tuition ($22,380.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 166.1% higher at Shorter than Gainesville State College ($22,380.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gainesville State College are 26.9% lower than costs at Shorter University ($7,408 vs. $9,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University than Gainesville State College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is ?% larger than aid received Gainesville State College ($20,057 vs. $0)
Gainesville College vs. Shorter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gainesville College or Shorter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shorter or Gainesville College .
- Gainesville College has a higher acceptance rate (98.9%) than Shorter (97.5%)
Gainesville College vs. Shorter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gainesville College 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 Gainesville College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/