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Overview |
Shorter | UTC | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,447 | 11,380 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #977 | #815 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,514 | $8,232 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,514 | $16,296 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,784 | $10,052 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,692 | $13,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,168 | $9,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Shorter | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 9,096 | ||
| Admitted | 759 | 7,006 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 1005/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Shorter | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $214 |
Diversity |
Shorter | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Shorter | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | UTC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than Shorter based on total student enrollment (11,380 students vs. 1,447 students)
Shorter vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or UTC?
- Shorter University is 185.6% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($23,514.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.3% higher at Shorter than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($23,514.00 vs. $16,296.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Shorter ($13,801 vs. $16,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 2.7% lower than costs at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($9,784 vs. $10,052)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is 84.7% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($18,168 vs. $9,834)
Shorter vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Shorter .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 118 points higher than at Shorter (969)
- Incoming UTC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Shorter (21)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than UTC (77%)
Shorter vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or UTC? 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 UTC and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Shorter is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (47% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $8,700 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $40,600)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $7,626 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($20,792 vs. $28,418)
- UTC graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($214 vs. $293)
- More UTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/