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Overview |
Shorter | AIC | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,447 | 2,142 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #977 | #983 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | aic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | AIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,514 | $41,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,514 | $41,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,784 | $16,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,692 | $21,454 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,168 | $34,009 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Shorter | AIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 2,258 | ||
| Admitted | 759 | 2,188 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 2.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 940/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2026 | Sep 7, 2025 |
Academics |
Shorter | AIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | AIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $279 |
Diversity |
Shorter | AIC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 14% |
Students |
Shorter | AIC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | AIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American International College is larger than than Shorter based on total student enrollment (2,142 students vs. 1,447 students)
Shorter vs. AIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or AIC?
- American International College is 78.5% more expensive to attend than Shorter for in-state tuition ($41,970.00 vs. $23,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.5% higher at AIC than Shorter University ($41,970.00 vs. $23,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than AIC ($16,692 vs. $21,454)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 66.2% lower than costs at American International College ($9,784 vs. $16,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University than American International College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 87.2% larger than aid received Shorter University ($34,009 vs. $18,168)
Shorter vs. AIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or AIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIC or Shorter .
- The average SAT score at Shorter University (969) is 82 points higher than at AIC (887)
- Incoming Shorter students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at AIC (20)
- Accepted freshman Shorter students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at AIC (2.91)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than AIC (96.9%)
Shorter vs. AIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or AIC? 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 AIC and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Shorter is higher than American International College (47% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $2,900 more per year than AIC graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $46,400)
- American International College students graduate with a $1,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,418)
- AIC graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($279 vs. $293)
- More AIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/