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Pace University-New York Manhattan College Reinhardt University St John's Truett-McConnell College FDU Mount St. Mary's University Montclair State University Purchase College Molloy College Monmouth University Rider University| Shorter University | Marymount Manhattan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Shorter | MMC | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 1,608 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | #461 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | mmm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | MMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,380 | $36,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,380 | $36,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $19,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,490 | $39,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,057 | $22,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Shorter | MMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 871 | 7,636 | ||
| Admitted | 849 | 5,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 7.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1290 | 1080/1280 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Shorter | MMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | MMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $242 |
Diversity |
Shorter | MMC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 82% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Shorter | MMC | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | MMC | ||
| 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
- Marymount Manhattan College is larger than than Shorter based on total student enrollment (1,608 students vs. 1,515 students)
Shorter vs. MMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or MMC?
- Marymount Manhattan College is 65% more expensive to attend than Shorter for in-state tuition ($36,928.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65% higher at MMC than Shorter University ($36,928.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than MMC ($13,490 vs. $39,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 109.7% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($9,400 vs. $19,714)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University as Marymount Manhattan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount Manhattan College students is 11.8% larger than aid received Shorter University ($22,418 vs. $20,057)
Shorter vs. MMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or MMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MMC or Shorter .
- The average SAT score at Marymount Manhattan College (1038) is 69 points higher than at Shorter (969)
- Incoming MMC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Shorter (21)
- Accepted freshman MMC students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than MMC (72.1%)
Shorter vs. MMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or MMC? 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 MMC and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Shorter is higher than Marymount Manhattan College (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $4,500 more per year than MMC graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $44,800)
- Marymount Manhattan College students graduate with a $4,918 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($23,500 vs. $28,418)
- MMC graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($242 vs. $293)
- More MMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/