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Reinhardt University Truett-McConnell College KSU AU Berry College| Shorter University | Southern Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Shorter | SWU | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Central, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,447 | 1,188 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #977 | #1043 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | edu. | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | SWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,514 | $26,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,514 | $26,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,784 | $10,654 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,692 | $20,336 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,168 | $18,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Shorter | SWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 472 | ||
| Admitted | 759 | 472 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 33.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Shorter | SWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | SWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $279 |
Diversity |
Shorter | SWU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Shorter | SWU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | SWU | ||
| 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 SWU based on total student enrollment (1,447 students vs. 1,188 students)
Shorter vs. SWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or SWU?
- Southern Wesleyan University is 12.8% more expensive to attend than Shorter for in-state tuition ($26,520.00 vs. $23,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at SWU than Shorter University ($26,520.00 vs. $23,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than SWU ($16,692 vs. $20,336)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 8.9% lower than costs at Southern Wesleyan University ($9,784 vs. $10,654)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University as Southern Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Wesleyan University students is 3.3% larger than aid received Shorter University ($18,771 vs. $18,168)
Shorter vs. SWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or SWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWU or Shorter .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.75 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- SWU has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Shorter (96.9%)
Shorter vs. SWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or SWU? 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 SWU and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Shorter is higher than Southern Wesleyan University (47% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $4,500 more per year than SWU graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $44,800)
- Southern Wesleyan University students graduate with a $1,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,418)
- SWU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($279 vs. $293)
- More SWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/