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VSU ABAC Savannah State University GS Columbus State Clayton State University Georgia College Georgia State AUM DSC KSU| Georgia Southwestern State University | Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,070 | 35 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #908 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | shorter.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $9,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,978 | $8,655 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,186 | $19,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,472 | $5,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,939 | 6 | ||
| Admitted | 1,419 | 2 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 33.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 50%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not applicable | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia Southwestern | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $28,418 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $293 |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 22% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southwestern State University is larger than than Shorter-CAPP based on total student enrollment (3,070 students vs. 35 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Shorter-CAPP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or Shorter-CAPP?
- Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs is 130.3% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($9,360.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58% higher at Georgia Southwestern than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($14,786.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than Shorter-CAPP ($12,186 vs. $19,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs are 3.7% lower than costs at Georgia Southwestern State University ($8,655 vs. $8,978)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University as Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Southwestern State University students is 85.4% larger than aid received Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($9,472 vs. $5,109)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Shorter-CAPP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern or Shorter-CAPP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shorter-CAPP or Georgia Southwestern .
- Georgia Southwestern has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Shorter-CAPP (33.3%)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Shorter-CAPP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern or Shorter-CAPP? 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-CAPP and Georgia Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at Georgia Southwestern is higher than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs (30% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs earn on average $11,200 more per year than Georgia Southwestern graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $38,100)
- Georgia Southwestern State University students graduate with a $6,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter-CAPP graduates. ($22,000 vs. $28,418)
- Georgia Southwestern graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter-CAPP graduates. ($227 vs. $293)
- More Georgia Southwestern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter-CAPP students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/