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Reinhardt University Truett-McConnell College WLC KSU Berry College| Shorter University | Bethany Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Shorter | BLC | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | blc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | BLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,380 | $28,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,380 | $28,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $8,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,490 | $18,525 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,057 | $20,705 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Shorter | BLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 871 | 665 | ||
| Admitted | 849 | 389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 45.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1290 | 990/1290 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Shorter | BLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | BLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $240 |
Diversity |
Shorter | BLC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Shorter | BLC | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | BLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shorter University is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (1,515 students vs. 830 students)
Shorter vs. BLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or BLC?
- Bethany Lutheran College is 26.6% more expensive to attend than Shorter for in-state tuition ($28,330.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.6% higher at BLC than Shorter University ($28,330.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than BLC ($13,490 vs. $18,525)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 13.7% lower than costs at Shorter University ($8,270 vs. $9,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University as Bethany Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany Lutheran College students is 3.2% larger than aid received Shorter University ($20,705 vs. $20,057)
Shorter vs. BLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or BLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BLC or Shorter .
- The average SAT score at Bethany Lutheran College (1074) is 105 points higher than at Shorter (969)
- Incoming BLC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Shorter (21)
- Accepted freshman BLC students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than BLC (58.5%)
Shorter vs. BLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or BLC? 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 BLC and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at BLC is higher than Shorter University (53% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $12,000 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $5,168 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($23,250 vs. $28,418)
- BLC graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($240 vs. $293)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/