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Reinhardt University Truett-McConnell College KSU Berry College| Shorter University | Kentucky Mountain Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Shorter | KMBC | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Vancleve, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,447 | 87 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #977 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Multiple Protestant Denomination | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | kmbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | KMBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,514 | $9,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,514 | $9,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,784 | $5,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,692 | $11,160 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,168 | $5,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Shorter | KMBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 42 | ||
| Admitted | 759 | 15 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 35.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 80% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 21/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 1090/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Shorter | KMBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | KMBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 33% | ||
| 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 | KMBC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Shorter | KMBC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | KMBC | ||
| 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
- Shorter University is larger than than KMBC based on total student enrollment (1,447 students vs. 87 students)
Shorter vs. KMBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or KMBC?
- Shorter University is 157% more expensive to attend than KMBC for in-state tuition ($23,514.00 vs. $9,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157% higher at Shorter than Kentucky Mountain Bible College ($23,514.00 vs. $9,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Mountain Bible College than Shorter ($11,160 vs. $16,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Mountain Bible College are 82.2% lower than costs at Shorter University ($5,370 vs. $9,784)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University as Kentucky Mountain Bible College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is 240.9% larger than aid received Kentucky Mountain Bible College ($18,168 vs. $5,330)
Shorter vs. KMBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or KMBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KMBC or Shorter .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Mountain Bible College (990) is 21 points higher than at Shorter (969)
- Incoming Shorter students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at KMBC (21)
- Accepted freshman KMBC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than KMBC (35.7%)
Shorter vs. KMBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or KMBC? 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 KMBC and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Shorter is higher than Kentucky Mountain Bible College (47% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/