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Reinhardt University Truett-McConnell College WPI KSU Berry College| Shorter University | New England Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Shorter | New England Tech | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Warwick, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,447 | 1,850 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #977 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | neit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | New England Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,514 | $33,225 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,514 | $33,225 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,784 | $17,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,692 | $36,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,168 | $11,646 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Shorter | New England Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 2,530 | ||
| Admitted | 759 | 1,840 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 72.7%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 26.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 920/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2026 |
Academics |
Shorter | New England Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | New England Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $42,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $206 |
Diversity |
Shorter | New England Tech | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Shorter | New England Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | New England Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New England Institute of Technology is larger than than Shorter based on total student enrollment (1,850 students vs. 1,447 students)
Shorter vs. New England Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or New England Tech?
- New England Institute of Technology is 41.3% more expensive to attend than Shorter for in-state tuition ($33,225.00 vs. $23,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.3% higher at New England Tech than Shorter University ($33,225.00 vs. $23,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than New England Tech ($16,692 vs. $36,714)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 74.2% lower than costs at New England Institute of Technology ($9,784 vs. $17,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University than New England Institute of Technology (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is 56% larger than aid received New England Institute of Technology ($18,168 vs. $11,646)
Shorter vs. New England Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or New England Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between New England Tech or Shorter .
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than New England Tech (72.7%)
Shorter vs. New England Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or New England Tech? 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 New England Tech and Shorter.
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $6,400 more per year than New England Tech graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $42,900)
- New England Institute of Technology students graduate with a $8,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($20,000 vs. $28,418)
- New England Tech graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($206 vs. $293)
- More New England Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/