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Overview |
Shorter | Asbury University | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Wilmore, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 1,650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | #455 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | asbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | Asbury University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,380 | $32,578 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,380 | $32,578 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $8,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,490 | $21,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,057 | $24,888 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Shorter | Asbury University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 871 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 849 | 870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 33.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1290 | 1080/1320 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Shorter | Asbury University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | Asbury University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $25,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $268 |
Diversity |
Shorter | Asbury University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Shorter | Asbury University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | Asbury University | ||
| 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
- Asbury University is larger than than Shorter based on total student enrollment (1,650 students vs. 1,515 students)
Shorter vs. Asbury University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or Asbury University?
- Asbury University is 45.6% more expensive to attend than Shorter for in-state tuition ($32,578.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.6% higher at Asbury University than Shorter University ($32,578.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than Asbury University ($13,490 vs. $21,506)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 8.8% lower than costs at Shorter University ($8,636 vs. $9,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University as Asbury University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Asbury University students is 24.1% larger than aid received Shorter University ($24,888 vs. $20,057)
Shorter vs. Asbury University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or Asbury University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Asbury University or Shorter .
- The average SAT score at Asbury University (1101) is 132 points higher than at Shorter (969)
- Incoming Asbury University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Shorter (21)
- Accepted freshman Asbury University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Asbury University (78.7%)
Shorter vs. Asbury University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or Asbury University? 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 Asbury University and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Asbury University is higher than Shorter University (71% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $9,800 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $39,500)
- Asbury University students graduate with a $2,475 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($25,943 vs. $28,418)
- Asbury University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($268 vs. $293)
- More Asbury University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/