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Overview |
Shorter | Campbellsville University | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Campbellsville, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,447 | 12,451 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #977 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | campbellsville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | Campbellsville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,514 | $26,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,514 | $26,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,784 | $9,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,692 | $18,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,168 | $22,113 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Shorter | Campbellsville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 1,015 | ||
| Admitted | 759 | 998 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 98.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 68.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2026 |
Academics |
Shorter | Campbellsville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | Campbellsville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $19,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $200 |
Diversity |
Shorter | Campbellsville University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Shorter | Campbellsville University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | Campbellsville 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
- Campbellsville University is larger than than Shorter based on total student enrollment (12,451 students vs. 1,447 students)
Shorter vs. Campbellsville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or Campbellsville University?
- Campbellsville University is 12.7% more expensive to attend than Shorter for in-state tuition ($26,490.00 vs. $23,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at Campbellsville University than Shorter University ($26,490.00 vs. $23,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than Campbellsville University ($16,692 vs. $18,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Campbellsville University are 6.7% lower than costs at Shorter University ($9,170 vs. $9,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University than Campbellsville University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Campbellsville University students is 21.7% larger than aid received Shorter University ($22,113 vs. $18,168)
Shorter vs. Campbellsville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or Campbellsville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Campbellsville University or Shorter .
- The average SAT score at Campbellsville University (986) is 17 points higher than at Shorter (969)
- Incoming Shorter students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Campbellsville University (21)
- Accepted freshman Campbellsville University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Campbellsville University has a higher acceptance rate (98.3%) than Shorter (96.9%)
Shorter vs. Campbellsville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or Campbellsville 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 Campbellsville University and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Shorter is higher than Campbellsville University (47% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $13,600 more per year than Campbellsville University graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $35,700)
- Campbellsville University students graduate with a $9,018 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($19,400 vs. $28,418)
- Campbellsville University graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($200 vs. $293)
- More Campbellsville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/