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Overview |
Shorter | Belhaven University | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,447 | 3,616 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #977 | #844 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | belhaven.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | Belhaven University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,514 | $28,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,514 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,784 | $9,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,692 | $22,145 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,168 | $16,195 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 38% |
Admission |
Shorter | Belhaven University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 2,156 | ||
| Admitted | 759 | 1,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 53.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Shorter | Belhaven University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | Belhaven University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $28,402 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $293 |
Diversity |
Shorter | Belhaven University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 48% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Shorter | Belhaven University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | Belhaven University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Belhaven University is larger than than Shorter based on total student enrollment (3,616 students vs. 1,447 students)
Shorter vs. Belhaven University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or Belhaven University?
- Belhaven University is 22.5% more expensive to attend than Shorter for in-state tuition ($28,800.00 vs. $23,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.5% higher at Belhaven University than Shorter University ($28,800.00 vs. $23,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than Belhaven University ($16,692 vs. $22,145)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belhaven University are 4.1% lower than costs at Shorter University ($9,400 vs. $9,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University than Belhaven University (100% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is 12.2% larger than aid received Belhaven University ($18,168 vs. $16,195)
Shorter vs. Belhaven University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or Belhaven University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belhaven University or Shorter .
- Accepted freshman Belhaven University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Belhaven University (53.2%)
Shorter vs. Belhaven University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or Belhaven 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 Belhaven University and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Belhaven University is higher than Shorter University (48% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Belhaven University graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $40,900)
- Belhaven University students graduate with a $16 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($28,402 vs. $28,418)
- Belhaven University and Shorter graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($293 vs. $293)
- More Belhaven University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/