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WSSU UNCG Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M Morgan State ECU Hampton University UNC Charlotte Reinhardt University NC State| Shorter University | North Carolina A & T State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Shorter | NCAT | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,447 | 13,885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #977 | #950 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,514 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,514 | $17,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,784 | $8,832 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,692 | $10,258 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,168 | $10,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Shorter | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 30,717 | ||
| Admitted | 759 | 14,183 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 960/1190 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Shorter | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $299 |
Diversity |
Shorter | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 62% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Shorter | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | NCAT | ||
| 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Shorter based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 1,447 students)
Shorter vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or NCAT?
- Shorter University is 564.2% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($23,514.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.7% higher at Shorter than North Carolina A & T State University ($23,514.00 vs. $17,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Shorter ($10,258 vs. $16,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 10.8% lower than costs at Shorter University ($8,832 vs. $9,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University than North Carolina A & T State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is 69.8% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($18,168 vs. $10,700)
Shorter vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or Shorter .
- The average SAT score at Shorter University (969) is 59 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Shorter students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than NCAT (46.2%)
Shorter vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or NCAT? 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 NCAT and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Shorter is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (47% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $11,200 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $38,100)
- Shorter University students graduate with a $582 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($28,418 vs. $29,000)
- Shorter graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($293 vs. $299)
- More Shorter graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/