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Reinhardt University Truett-McConnell College KSU Berry College| Shorter University | Athenaeum of Ohio | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Shorter | Athenaeum of Ohio | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Cincinnati, Ohio | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,447 | 166 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #977 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | athenaeum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | Athenaeum of Ohio | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,514 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,514 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,784 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,692 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,168 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Shorter | Athenaeum of Ohio | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | - | ||
| Admitted | 759 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2026 |
Academics |
Shorter | Athenaeum of Ohio | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | Athenaeum of Ohio | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | N/A |
Diversity |
Shorter | Athenaeum of Ohio | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 70% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Shorter | Athenaeum of Ohio | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | Athenaeum of Ohio | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shorter University is larger than than Athenaeum of Ohio based on total student enrollment (1,447 students vs. 166 students)
Shorter vs. Athenaeum of Ohio Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or Athenaeum of Ohio?
- Shorter University is ?% more expensive to attend than Athenaeum of Ohio for in-state tuition ($23,514.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Shorter than Athenaeum of Ohio ($23,514.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University than Athenaeum of Ohio (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is ?% larger than aid received Athenaeum of Ohio ($18,168 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or Athenaeum of Ohio? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Athenaeum of Ohio or Shorter .
Shorter vs. Athenaeum of Ohio Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or Athenaeum of Ohio? 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 Athenaeum of Ohio and Shorter.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/