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UT Arlington Reinhardt University UNT Tarleton Truett-McConnell College Wayland Baptist University KSU Friends University Berry College MSU| Shorter University | Texas Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Shorter | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,447 | 2,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #977 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | txwes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,514 | $32,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,514 | $32,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,784 | $13,024 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,692 | $21,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,168 | $29,348 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Shorter | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 4,725 | ||
| Admitted | 759 | 2,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 62.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 970/1150 | ||
| 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 | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $24,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $258 |
Diversity |
Shorter | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Shorter | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | Texas Wesleyan 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
- Texas Wesleyan University is larger than than Shorter based on total student enrollment (2,595 students vs. 1,447 students)
Shorter vs. Texas Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or Texas Wesleyan University?
- Texas Wesleyan University is 40.2% more expensive to attend than Shorter for in-state tuition ($32,960.00 vs. $23,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.2% higher at Texas Wesleyan University than Shorter University ($32,960.00 vs. $23,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than Texas Wesleyan University ($16,692 vs. $21,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 33.1% lower than costs at Texas Wesleyan University ($9,784 vs. $13,024)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University than Texas Wesleyan University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Wesleyan University students is 61.5% larger than aid received Shorter University ($29,348 vs. $18,168)
Shorter vs. Texas Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or Texas Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Wesleyan University or Shorter .
- The average SAT score at Texas Wesleyan University (1003) is 34 points higher than at Shorter (969)
- Incoming Shorter students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Texas Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman Texas Wesleyan University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Texas Wesleyan University (62.4%)
Shorter vs. Texas Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or Texas Wesleyan 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 Texas Wesleyan University and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Shorter is higher than Texas Wesleyan University (47% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Texas Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $44,200)
- Texas Wesleyan University students graduate with a $3,419 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($24,999 vs. $28,418)
- Texas Wesleyan University graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($258 vs. $293)
- More Texas Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/