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Overview |
Shorter | Thomas University | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Thomasville, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,447 | 1,583 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #977 | #745 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | thomasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | Thomas University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,514 | $11,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,514 | $11,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,784 | $8,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,692 | $19,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,168 | $4,962 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Shorter | Thomas University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 526 | ||
| Admitted | 759 | 227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 43.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 61.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 970/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2026 |
Academics |
Shorter | Thomas University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | Thomas University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $20,620 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $213 |
Diversity |
Shorter | Thomas University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 19% |
Students |
Shorter | Thomas University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | Thomas University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas University is larger than than Shorter based on total student enrollment (1,583 students vs. 1,447 students)
Shorter vs. Thomas University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or Thomas University?
- Shorter University is 106.3% more expensive to attend than Thomas University for in-state tuition ($23,514.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.3% higher at Shorter than Thomas University ($23,514.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than Thomas University ($16,692 vs. $19,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 20.2% lower than costs at Shorter University ($8,140 vs. $9,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University than Thomas University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is 266.1% larger than aid received Thomas University ($18,168 vs. $4,962)
Shorter vs. Thomas University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or Thomas University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas University or Shorter .
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Thomas University (43.2%)
Shorter vs. Thomas University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or Thomas 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 Thomas University and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Shorter is higher than Thomas University (47% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $11,300 more per year than Thomas University graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $38,000)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $7,798 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($20,620 vs. $28,418)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($213 vs. $293)
- More Shorter graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/