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Overview |
Shorter | Delta State University | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Cleveland, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,447 | 2,716 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #977 | #1029 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | deltastate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | Delta State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,514 | $8,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,514 | $8,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,784 | $8,427 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,692 | $13,457 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,168 | $8,658 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Shorter | Delta State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 1,242 | ||
| Admitted | 759 | 1,238 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 99.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 940/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2026 |
Academics |
Shorter | Delta State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | Delta State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $19,268 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $199 |
Diversity |
Shorter | Delta State University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Shorter | Delta State University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | Delta State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Delta State University is larger than than Shorter based on total student enrollment (2,716 students vs. 1,447 students)
Shorter vs. Delta State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or Delta State University?
- Shorter University is 178.8% more expensive to attend than Delta State University for in-state tuition ($23,514.00 vs. $8,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 178.8% higher at Shorter than Delta State University ($23,514.00 vs. $8,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Delta State University than Shorter ($13,457 vs. $16,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delta State University are 16.1% lower than costs at Shorter University ($8,427 vs. $9,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University than Delta State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is 109.8% larger than aid received Delta State University ($18,168 vs. $8,658)
Shorter vs. Delta State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or Delta State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Delta State University or Shorter .
- The average SAT score at Delta State University (970) is 1 points higher than at Shorter (969)
- Incoming Shorter students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Delta State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Delta State University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Delta State University has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than Shorter (96.9%)
Shorter vs. Delta State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or Delta State 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 Delta State University and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Shorter is higher than Delta State University (47% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $11,600 more per year than Delta State University graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $37,700)
- Delta State University students graduate with a $9,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($19,268 vs. $28,418)
- Delta State University graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($199 vs. $293)
- More Delta State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/