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Millsaps Samford University Reinhardt University Truett-McConnell College Ole Miss KSU Jackson State University Mississippi State Berry College| Shorter University | Mississippi College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Shorter | MC | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Clinton, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 3,946 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | #512 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | mc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | MC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,380 | $19,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,380 | $19,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $11,818 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,490 | $20,874 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,057 | $16,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Shorter | MC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 871 | 2,413 | ||
| Admitted | 849 | 965 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1290 | 1140/1260 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Shorter | MC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | MC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $258 |
Diversity |
Shorter | MC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Shorter | MC | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | MC | ||
| 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
- Mississippi College is larger than than Shorter based on total student enrollment (3,946 students vs. 1,515 students)
Shorter vs. MC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or MC?
- Shorter University is 13.9% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($22,380.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.9% higher at Shorter than Mississippi College ($22,380.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than MC ($13,490 vs. $20,874)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 25.7% lower than costs at Mississippi College ($9,400 vs. $11,818)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University as Mississippi College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is 18.7% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($20,057 vs. $16,904)
Shorter vs. MC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or MC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MC or Shorter .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi College (1106) is 137 points higher than at Shorter (969)
- Incoming MC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Shorter (21)
- Accepted freshman MC students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than MC (40%)
Shorter vs. MC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or MC? 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 MC and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at MC is higher than Shorter University (51% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $5,200 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $44,100)
- Mississippi College students graduate with a $3,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,418)
- MC graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($258 vs. $293)
- More MC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/