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Overview |
Shorter | McPherson College | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | McPherson, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,447 | 788 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #977 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | mcpherson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | McPherson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,514 | $34,072 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,514 | $34,072 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,784 | $10,322 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,692 | $25,490 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,168 | $22,929 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Shorter | McPherson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 1,209 | ||
| Admitted | 759 | 1,013 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 83.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 936/1126 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Shorter | McPherson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | McPherson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $268 |
Diversity |
Shorter | McPherson College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Shorter | McPherson College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | McPherson College | ||
| 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 McPherson College based on total student enrollment (1,447 students vs. 788 students)
Shorter vs. McPherson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or McPherson College?
- McPherson College is 44.9% more expensive to attend than Shorter for in-state tuition ($34,072.00 vs. $23,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.9% higher at McPherson College than Shorter University ($34,072.00 vs. $23,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than McPherson College ($16,692 vs. $25,490)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 5.5% lower than costs at McPherson College ($9,784 vs. $10,322)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University as McPherson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McPherson College students is 26.2% larger than aid received Shorter University ($22,929 vs. $18,168)
Shorter vs. McPherson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or McPherson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McPherson College or Shorter .
- The average SAT score at Shorter University (969) is 29 points higher than at McPherson College (940)
- Incoming Shorter students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at McPherson College (20)
- Accepted freshman McPherson College 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 McPherson College (83.8%)
Shorter vs. McPherson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or McPherson College? 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 McPherson College and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Shorter is higher than McPherson College (47% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $5,100 more per year than McPherson College graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $44,200)
- McPherson College students graduate with a $2,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,418)
- McPherson College graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($268 vs. $293)
- More McPherson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/