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Overview |
Shorter | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 2,991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,380 | $41,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,380 | $41,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,490 | $29,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,057 | $27,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Shorter | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 871 | 3,662 | ||
| Admitted | 849 | 2,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1290 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Shorter | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $268 |
Diversity |
Shorter | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Shorter | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | DeSales 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
- DeSales University is larger than than Shorter based on total student enrollment (2,991 students vs. 1,515 students)
Shorter vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or DeSales University?
- DeSales University is 83.6% more expensive to attend than Shorter for in-state tuition ($41,100.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.6% higher at DeSales University than Shorter University ($41,100.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than DeSales University ($13,490 vs. $29,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 43.6% lower than costs at DeSales University ($9,400 vs. $13,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University as DeSales University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 38.7% larger than aid received Shorter University ($27,824 vs. $20,057)
Shorter vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or Shorter .
- The average SAT score at DeSales University (1054) is 85 points higher than at Shorter (969)
- Incoming DeSales University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Shorter (21)
- Accepted freshman DeSales University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than DeSales University (77.2%)
Shorter vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or DeSales 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 DeSales University and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than Shorter University (69% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from DeSales University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Shorter graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $49,300)
- DeSales University students graduate with a $2,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,418)
- DeSales University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($268 vs. $293)
- More DeSales University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/