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Overview |
Shorter | D&E College | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,447 | 683 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #977 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,514 | $30,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,514 | $30,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,784 | $10,425 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,692 | $19,762 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,168 | $24,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Shorter | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 929 | ||
| Admitted | 759 | 541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 58.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 43.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 880/1125 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Shorter | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $245 |
Diversity |
Shorter | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 19% |
Students |
Shorter | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | D&E College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shorter University is larger than than D&E College based on total student enrollment (1,447 students vs. 683 students)
Shorter vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or D&E College?
- Davis & Elkins College is 29.1% more expensive to attend than Shorter for in-state tuition ($30,360.00 vs. $23,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.1% higher at D&E College than Shorter University ($30,360.00 vs. $23,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than D&E College ($16,692 vs. $19,762)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 6.6% lower than costs at Davis & Elkins College ($9,784 vs. $10,425)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University as Davis & Elkins College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis & Elkins College students is 35.6% larger than aid received Shorter University ($24,629 vs. $18,168)
Shorter vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or Shorter .
- The average SAT score at Shorter University (969) is 41 points higher than at D&E College (928)
- Incoming Shorter students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at D&E College (20)
- Accepted freshman D&E College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than D&E College (58.2%)
Shorter vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or D&E 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 D&E College and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Shorter is higher than Davis & Elkins College (47% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $11,800 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $37,500)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $4,706 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($23,712 vs. $28,418)
- D&E College graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($245 vs. $293)
- More D&E College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/