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LHU Reinhardt University Truett-McConnell College KSU Berry College| Shorter University | Mississippi University for Women | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Shorter | MUW | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Columbus, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,447 | 2,227 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #977 | #1030 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | muw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | MUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,514 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,514 | $7,992 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,784 | $8,387 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,692 | $12,617 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,168 | $9,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Shorter | MUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 553 | ||
| Admitted | 759 | 553 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 28.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 850/1180 | ||
| 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 | MUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | MUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $155 |
Diversity |
Shorter | MUW | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Shorter | MUW | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | MUW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi University for Women is larger than than Shorter based on total student enrollment (2,227 students vs. 1,447 students)
Shorter vs. MUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or MUW?
- Shorter University is 194.2% more expensive to attend than MUW for in-state tuition ($23,514.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 194.2% higher at Shorter than Mississippi University for Women ($23,514.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi University for Women than Shorter ($12,617 vs. $16,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 16.7% lower than costs at Shorter University ($8,387 vs. $9,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University than Mississippi University for Women (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is 98.1% larger than aid received Mississippi University for Women ($18,168 vs. $9,171)
Shorter vs. MUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or MUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MUW or Shorter .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi University for Women (1012) is 43 points higher than at Shorter (969)
- Incoming Shorter students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at MUW (21)
- Accepted freshman MUW students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Shorter (96.9%)
Shorter vs. MUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or MUW? 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 MUW and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Shorter is higher than Mississippi University for Women (47% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $11,500 more per year than MUW graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $37,800)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $13,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($15,000 vs. $28,418)
- MUW graduates are paying $138 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($155 vs. $293)
- More MUW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/