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Reinhardt University Truett-McConnell College KSU Berry College| Shorter University | Sterling College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Shorter | SC | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Sterling, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,447 | 707 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #977 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | sterling.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | SC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,514 | $30,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,514 | $30,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,784 | $9,532 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,692 | $22,996 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,168 | $21,778 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Shorter | SC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 826 | ||
| Admitted | 759 | 438 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 53% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 32.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 938/1123 | ||
| 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 | Aug 17, 2026 |
Academics |
Shorter | SC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | SC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $24,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $255 |
Diversity |
Shorter | SC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Shorter | SC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | SC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shorter University is larger than than SC based on total student enrollment (1,447 students vs. 707 students)
Shorter vs. SC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or SC?
- Sterling College is 27.6% more expensive to attend than Shorter for in-state tuition ($30,000.00 vs. $23,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.6% higher at SC than Shorter University ($30,000.00 vs. $23,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than SC ($16,692 vs. $22,996)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sterling College are 2.6% lower than costs at Shorter University ($9,532 vs. $9,784)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University as Sterling College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sterling College students is 19.9% larger than aid received Shorter University ($21,778 vs. $18,168)
Shorter vs. SC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or SC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SC or Shorter .
- The average SAT score at Sterling College (990) is 21 points higher than at Shorter (969)
- Incoming SC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Shorter (21)
- Accepted freshman SC students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than SC (53%)
Shorter vs. SC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or SC? 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 SC and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at SC is higher than Shorter University (48% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $11,900 more per year than SC graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $37,400)
- Sterling College students graduate with a $3,755 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($24,663 vs. $28,418)
- SC graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($255 vs. $293)
- More SC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/