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Overview |
Shorter | Harrison College-Columbus | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Columbus, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,447 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #977 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | harrison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | Harrison College-Columbus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,514 | $16,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,514 | $16,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,784 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,692 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,168 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Shorter | Harrison College-Columbus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 41 | ||
| Admitted | 759 | 41 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 61% | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Shorter | Harrison College-Columbus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | Harrison College-Columbus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | N/A |
Diversity |
Shorter | Harrison College-Columbus | ||
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| % Men | 4% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 5% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Shorter | Harrison College-Columbus | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | - | ||
Campus |
Shorter | Harrison College-Columbus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | |||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
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Comparable Facts
- Shorter University is larger than than Harrison College-Columbus based on total student enrollment (1,447 students vs. 0 students)
Shorter vs. Harrison College-Columbus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or Harrison College-Columbus?
- Shorter University is 46.5% more expensive to attend than Harrison College-Columbus for in-state tuition ($23,514.00 vs. $16,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.5% higher at Shorter than Harrison College Columbus ($23,514.00 vs. $16,050.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University than Harrison College Columbus (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is ?% larger than aid received Harrison College Columbus ($18,168 vs. $0)
Shorter vs. Harrison College-Columbus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or Harrison College-Columbus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harrison College-Columbus or Shorter .
- Harrison College-Columbus has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Shorter (96.9%)
Shorter vs. Harrison College-Columbus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or Harrison College-Columbus? 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 Harrison College-Columbus and Shorter.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/