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Overview |
Shorter | King's University | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Van Nuys, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,447 | 579 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #977 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | kingsuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | King's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,514 | $11,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,514 | $11,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,784 | $11,717 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,692 | $23,878 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,168 | $1,250 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Shorter | King's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 25 | ||
| Admitted | 759 | 25 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 88% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 870/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2025 | Jul 29, 2025 |
Academics |
Shorter | King's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | King's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | N/A |
Diversity |
Shorter | King's University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Shorter | King's University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | King's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shorter University is larger than than King's University based on total student enrollment (1,447 students vs. 579 students)
Shorter vs. King's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or King's University?
- Shorter University is 106.3% more expensive to attend than King's University for in-state tuition ($23,514.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.3% higher at Shorter than King's University ($23,514.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than King's University ($16,692 vs. $23,878)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 19.8% lower than costs at King's University ($9,784 vs. $11,717)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University as King's University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is 1,353.4% larger than aid received King's University ($18,168 vs. $1,250)
Shorter vs. King's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or King's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between King's University or Shorter .
- The average SAT score at King's University (1073) is 104 points higher than at Shorter (969)
- Incoming King's University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Shorter (21)
- King's University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Shorter (96.9%)
Shorter vs. King's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or King's 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 King's University and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at King's University is higher than Shorter University (50% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $3,300 more per year than King's University graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $46,000)
- More King's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/