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Overview |
Shorter | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Orange Beach, AL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,447 | 18,487 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #977 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | columbiasouthern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,514 | $5,528 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,514 | $5,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,784 | $8,932 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,692 | $14,085 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,168 | $3,995 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 51% |
Admission |
Shorter | Columbia Southern University | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Shorter | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $16,404 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $169 |
Diversity |
Shorter | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Shorter | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 85% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbia Southern University is larger than than Shorter based on total student enrollment (18,487 students vs. 1,447 students)
Shorter vs. Columbia Southern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or Columbia Southern University?
- Shorter University is 325.4% more expensive to attend than Columbia Southern University for in-state tuition ($23,514.00 vs. $5,528.00)
- Out of state tuition is 325.4% higher at Shorter than Columbia Southern University ($23,514.00 vs. $5,528.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia Southern University than Shorter ($14,085 vs. $16,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia Southern University are 9.5% lower than costs at Shorter University ($8,932 vs. $9,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University than Columbia Southern University (100% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is 354.8% larger than aid received Columbia Southern University ($18,168 vs. $3,995)
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or Columbia Southern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia Southern University or Shorter .
Shorter vs. Columbia Southern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or Columbia Southern 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 Columbia Southern University and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Shorter is higher than Columbia Southern University (47% vs. 22%)
- Columbia Southern University students graduate with a $12,014 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($16,404 vs. $28,418)
- Columbia Southern University graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($169 vs. $293)
- More Columbia Southern University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/