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Overview |
Shorter | Carolina Christian College | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,447 | 74 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #977 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | carolina.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | Carolina Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,514 | $7,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,514 | $7,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,784 | $6,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,692 | $11,448 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,168 | $6,804 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Shorter | Carolina Christian College | ||
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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 | 2.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| 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 | Carolina Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | Carolina Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 100% | ||
| 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 | Carolina Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 13% |
Students |
Shorter | Carolina Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | Carolina Christian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shorter University is larger than than Carolina Christian College based on total student enrollment (1,447 students vs. 74 students)
Shorter vs. Carolina Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or Carolina Christian College?
- Shorter University is 194.7% more expensive to attend than Carolina Christian College for in-state tuition ($23,514.00 vs. $7,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 194.7% higher at Shorter than Carolina Christian College ($23,514.00 vs. $7,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carolina Christian College than Shorter ($11,448 vs. $16,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carolina Christian College are 52.9% lower than costs at Shorter University ($6,400 vs. $9,784)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University as Carolina Christian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is 167% larger than aid received Carolina Christian College ($18,168 vs. $6,804)
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or Carolina Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carolina Christian College or Shorter .
- Accepted freshman Shorter students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Carolina Christian College (2.6)
Shorter vs. Carolina Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or Carolina Christian College? 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 Carolina Christian College and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Carolina Christian College is higher than Shorter University (100% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/