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Reinhardt University MCA Truett-McConnell College Memphis KSU Berry College| Shorter University | Christian Brothers University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Shorter | CBU | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,380 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,380 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,490 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,057 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Shorter | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 871 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 849 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1290 | 1030/1280 | ||
| 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 | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $279 |
Diversity |
Shorter | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Shorter | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | CBU | ||
| 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
- Christian Brothers University is larger than than Shorter based on total student enrollment (1,934 students vs. 1,515 students)
Shorter vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or CBU?
- Christian Brothers University is 58.7% more expensive to attend than Shorter for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.7% higher at CBU than Shorter University ($35,520.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than CBU ($13,490 vs. $18,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 8.7% lower than costs at Christian Brothers University ($9,400 vs. $10,220)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University as Christian Brothers University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 34.4% larger than aid received Shorter University ($26,964 vs. $20,057)
Shorter vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Shorter .
- The average SAT score at Christian Brothers University (1105) is 136 points higher than at Shorter (969)
- Incoming CBU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Shorter (21)
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than CBU (87.5%)
Shorter vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or CBU? 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 CBU and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at CBU is higher than Shorter University (52% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Shorter graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $49,300)
- Christian Brothers University students graduate with a $1,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,418)
- CBU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($279 vs. $293)
- More CBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/