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Reinhardt University Truett-McConnell College KSU Kentucky Murray State University Campbellsville University IWU Berry College| Shorter University | Kentucky Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Shorter | KWC | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,447 | 834 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #977 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,514 | $31,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,514 | $31,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,784 | $11,526 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,692 | $20,867 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,168 | $22,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Shorter | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 2,009 | ||
| Admitted | 759 | 1,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 12/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 750/1130 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Shorter | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $236 |
Diversity |
Shorter | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Shorter | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | KWC | ||
| 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 KWC based on total student enrollment (1,447 students vs. 834 students)
Shorter vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or KWC?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 35.7% more expensive to attend than Shorter for in-state tuition ($31,900.00 vs. $23,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.7% higher at KWC than Shorter University ($31,900.00 vs. $23,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than KWC ($16,692 vs. $20,867)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 17.8% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($9,784 vs. $11,526)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University as Kentucky Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 24.2% larger than aid received Shorter University ($22,561 vs. $18,168)
Shorter vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or Shorter .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 79 points higher than at Shorter (969)
- Incoming KWC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Shorter (21)
- Accepted freshman KWC students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than KWC (67%)
Shorter vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or KWC? 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 KWC and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Shorter is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (47% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $10,800 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $5,511 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($22,907 vs. $28,418)
- KWC graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($236 vs. $293)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/