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Overview |
Shorter | Montreat College | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Montreat, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 972 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | montreat.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | Montreat College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,380 | $30,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,380 | $30,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $10,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,490 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,057 | $17,519 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Shorter | Montreat College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 871 | 1,440 | ||
| Admitted | 849 | 980 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 68.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1290 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 | Montreat College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | Montreat College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $258 |
Diversity |
Shorter | Montreat College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Shorter | Montreat College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | Montreat 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 Montreat College based on total student enrollment (1,515 students vs. 972 students)
Shorter vs. Montreat College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or Montreat College?
- Montreat College is 35.2% more expensive to attend than Shorter for in-state tuition ($30,250.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.2% higher at Montreat College than Shorter University ($30,250.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than Montreat College ($13,490 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 13.5% lower than costs at Montreat College ($9,400 vs. $10,670)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University as Montreat College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is 14.5% larger than aid received Montreat College ($20,057 vs. $17,519)
Shorter vs. Montreat College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or Montreat College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Montreat College or Shorter .
- The average SAT score at Shorter University (969) is 9 points higher than at Montreat College (960)
- Incoming Shorter students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Montreat College (21)
- Accepted freshman Shorter students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Montreat College (3.07)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Montreat College (68.1%)
Shorter vs. Montreat College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or Montreat 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 Montreat College and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Shorter is higher than Montreat College (47% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Montreat College graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $40,900)
- Montreat College students graduate with a $3,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,418)
- Montreat College graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($258 vs. $293)
- More Montreat College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/