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Overview |
Shorter | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | #563 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,380 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,380 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,490 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,057 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Shorter | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 871 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 849 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1290 | 980/1280 | ||
| 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 | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $274 |
Diversity |
Shorter | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Shorter | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | Southern Adventist University | ||
| 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
- Southern Adventist University is larger than than Shorter based on total student enrollment (2,903 students vs. 1,515 students)
Shorter vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or Southern Adventist University?
- Southern Adventist University is 2.7% more expensive to attend than Shorter for in-state tuition ($22,980.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Southern Adventist University than Shorter University ($22,980.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than Southern Adventist University ($13,490 vs. $24,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 12.8% lower than costs at Shorter University ($8,330 vs. $9,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University than Southern Adventist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is 43.3% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($20,057 vs. $14,000)
Shorter vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or Shorter .
- Accepted freshman Southern Adventist University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Southern Adventist University (65.8%)
Shorter vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or Southern Adventist 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 Southern Adventist University and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Southern Adventist University is higher than Shorter University (51% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $44,600)
- Southern Adventist University students graduate with a $1,918 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($26,500 vs. $28,418)
- Southern Adventist University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($274 vs. $293)
- More Southern Adventist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/