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Reinhardt University Truett-McConnell College KSU Shaw University Wesleyan University ECU Berry College| Shorter University | Chowan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Shorter | Chowan University | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Murfreesboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,447 | 708 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #977 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | chowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | Chowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,514 | $27,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,514 | $27,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,784 | $9,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,692 | $15,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,168 | $22,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Shorter | Chowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 2,360 | ||
| Admitted | 759 | 1,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 880/1145 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Shorter | Chowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | Chowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $35,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $363 |
Diversity |
Shorter | Chowan University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Shorter | Chowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | Chowan 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
- Shorter University is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (1,447 students vs. 708 students)
Shorter vs. Chowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or Chowan University?
- Chowan University is 15.3% more expensive to attend than Shorter for in-state tuition ($27,110.00 vs. $23,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at Chowan University than Shorter University ($27,110.00 vs. $23,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than Shorter ($15,845 vs. $16,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 0.8% lower than costs at Shorter University ($9,710 vs. $9,784)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University as Chowan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chowan University students is 21.2% larger than aid received Shorter University ($22,026 vs. $18,168)
Shorter vs. Chowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or Chowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chowan University or Shorter .
- The average SAT score at Shorter University (969) is 196 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Incoming Shorter students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Chowan University (16)
- Accepted freshman Shorter students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Chowan University (72.4%)
Shorter vs. Chowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or Chowan 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 Chowan University and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Shorter is higher than Chowan University (47% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $14,700 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $34,600)
- Shorter University students graduate with a $6,732 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($28,418 vs. $35,150)
- Shorter graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($293 vs. $363)
- More Shorter graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/