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UNF UT Flagler Florida State UCF Reinhardt University FAU USF Main Campus Lynn University Truett-McConnell College Florida Jacksonville State University| Jacksonville University | Shorter University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | Shorter | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Rome, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 1,515 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #872 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | shorter.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Shorter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $22,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $22,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $9,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $13,490 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $20,057 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
JU | Shorter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 871 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 849 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 960/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
JU | Shorter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Shorter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $28,418 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $293 |
Diversity |
JU | Shorter | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 1% |
Students |
JU | Shorter | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 15% | ||
Campus |
JU | Shorter | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jacksonville University is larger than than Shorter based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 1,515 students)
JU vs. Shorter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Shorter?
- Jacksonville University is 94.5% more expensive to attend than Shorter for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.5% higher at JU than Shorter University ($43,520.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than JU ($13,490 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 70.1% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($9,400 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University than Jacksonville University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 59.5% larger than aid received Shorter University ($31,988 vs. $20,057)
JU vs. Shorter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or Shorter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shorter or JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. Shorter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU 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 JU.
- The graduation rate at Shorter is higher than Jacksonville University (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Shorter graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $49,300)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $5,797 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($22,621 vs. $28,418)
- JU graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($233 vs. $293)
- More JU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/