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Overview |
Shorter | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | #330 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,380 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,380 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,490 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,057 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Shorter | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 871 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 849 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1290 | 1130/1280 | ||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $279 |
Diversity |
Shorter | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Shorter | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | Salve Regina University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Salve Regina University is larger than than Shorter based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 1,515 students)
Shorter vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 102.2% more expensive to attend than Shorter for in-state tuition ($45,250.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.2% higher at Salve Regina University than Shorter University ($45,250.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than Salve Regina University ($13,490 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 75.5% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($9,400 vs. $16,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University as Salve Regina University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salve Regina University students is 33.6% larger than aid received Shorter University ($26,787 vs. $20,057)
Shorter vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or Shorter .
- Accepted freshman Salve Regina University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Salve Regina University (69.5%)
Shorter vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or Salve Regina University? 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 Salve Regina University and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Shorter University (73% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Shorter graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $49,300)
- Salve Regina University students graduate with a $1,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,418)
- Salve Regina University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($279 vs. $293)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/