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Overview |
Shorter | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 3,327 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | #529 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | trevecca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,380 | $27,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,380 | $27,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,490 | $16,080 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,057 | $21,013 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Shorter | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 871 | 1,658 | ||
| Admitted | 849 | 1,175 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 32.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1290 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Shorter | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $193 |
Diversity |
Shorter | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Shorter | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| 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
- Trevecca Nazarene University is larger than than Shorter based on total student enrollment (3,327 students vs. 1,515 students)
Shorter vs. Trevecca Nazarene University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or Trevecca Nazarene University?
- Trevecca Nazarene University is 22% more expensive to attend than Shorter for in-state tuition ($27,300.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22% higher at Trevecca Nazarene University than Shorter University ($27,300.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than Trevecca Nazarene University ($13,490 vs. $16,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 5.3% lower than costs at Trevecca Nazarene University ($9,400 vs. $9,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University as Trevecca Nazarene University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trevecca Nazarene University students is 4.8% larger than aid received Shorter University ($21,013 vs. $20,057)
Shorter vs. Trevecca Nazarene University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or Trevecca Nazarene University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trevecca Nazarene University or Shorter .
- The average SAT score at Trevecca Nazarene University (1026) is 57 points higher than at Shorter (969)
- Incoming Trevecca Nazarene University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Shorter (21)
- Accepted freshman Trevecca Nazarene University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Trevecca Nazarene University (70.9%)
Shorter vs. Trevecca Nazarene University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or Trevecca Nazarene 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 Trevecca Nazarene University and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Trevecca Nazarene University is higher than Shorter University (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Trevecca Nazarene University graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $45,000)
- Trevecca Nazarene University students graduate with a $9,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($18,750 vs. $28,418)
- Trevecca Nazarene University graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($193 vs. $293)
- More Trevecca Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/