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Overview |
Shorter | Augusta University | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Augusta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 9,140 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | augusta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | Augusta University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,380 | $6,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,380 | $22,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $9,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,490 | $13,572 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,057 | $8,995 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Shorter | Augusta University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 871 | 5,191 | ||
| Admitted | 849 | 4,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1290 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Shorter | Augusta University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | Augusta University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $63,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $155 |
Diversity |
Shorter | Augusta University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Shorter | Augusta University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | Augusta University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augusta University is larger than than Shorter based on total student enrollment (9,140 students vs. 1,515 students)
Shorter vs. Augusta University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or Augusta University?
- Shorter University is 224.7% more expensive to attend than Augusta University for in-state tuition ($22,380.00 vs. $6,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Shorter than Augusta University ($22,380.00 vs. $22,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than Augusta University ($13,490 vs. $13,572)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 6.4% lower than costs at Augusta University ($9,400 vs. $9,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University than Augusta University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is 123% larger than aid received Augusta University ($20,057 vs. $8,995)
Shorter vs. Augusta University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or Augusta University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augusta University or Shorter .
- The average SAT score at Augusta University (1045) is 76 points higher than at Shorter (969)
- Incoming Augusta University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Shorter (21)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Augusta University (85.5%)
Shorter vs. Augusta University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or Augusta 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 Augusta University and Shorter.
- Graduates from Augusta University earn on average $14,000 more per year than Shorter graduates after ten years. ($63,300 vs. $49,300)
- Augusta University students graduate with a $13,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($15,000 vs. $28,418)
- Augusta University graduates are paying $138 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($155 vs. $293)
- More Augusta University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/