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Reinhardt University Truett-McConnell College KSU MCC-MW Berry College| Shorter University | Graceland University Lamoni | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Shorter | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Lamoni, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,447 | 1,195 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #977 | #673 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | graceland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,514 | $32,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,514 | $32,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,784 | $10,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,692 | $16,632 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,168 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Shorter | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 759 | 1,880 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 880/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Shorter | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $23,544 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $243 |
Diversity |
Shorter | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Shorter | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| 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 Graceland University-Lamoni based on total student enrollment (1,447 students vs. 1,195 students)
Shorter vs. Graceland University-Lamoni Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or Graceland University-Lamoni?
- Graceland University Lamoni is 38.2% more expensive to attend than Shorter for in-state tuition ($32,500.00 vs. $23,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.2% higher at Graceland University-Lamoni than Shorter University ($32,500.00 vs. $23,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Graceland University Lamoni than Shorter ($16,632 vs. $16,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 7.7% lower than costs at Graceland University Lamoni ($9,784 vs. $10,540)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University as Graceland University Lamoni (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Graceland University Lamoni students is 66.3% larger than aid received Shorter University ($30,218 vs. $18,168)
Shorter vs. Graceland University-Lamoni Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or Graceland University-Lamoni? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Graceland University-Lamoni or Shorter .
- The average SAT score at Shorter University (969) is 8 points higher than at Graceland University-Lamoni (961)
- Incoming Shorter students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Graceland University-Lamoni (21)
- Accepted freshman Shorter students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Graceland University-Lamoni (3.22)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Graceland University-Lamoni (83.2%)
Shorter vs. Graceland University-Lamoni Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or Graceland University-Lamoni? 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 Graceland University-Lamoni and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Graceland University-Lamoni is higher than Shorter University (51% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $41,000)
- Graceland University Lamoni students graduate with a $4,874 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($23,544 vs. $28,418)
- Graceland University-Lamoni graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($243 vs. $293)
- More Graceland University-Lamoni graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/