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Overview |
Shorter | Union University | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 2,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,380 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,380 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,490 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,057 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Shorter | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 871 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 849 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1290 | 1100/1370 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Shorter | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $256 |
Diversity |
Shorter | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Shorter | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Union University is larger than than Shorter based on total student enrollment (2,731 students vs. 1,515 students)
Shorter vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or Union University?
- Union University is 58.6% more expensive to attend than Shorter for in-state tuition ($35,500.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.6% higher at Union University than Shorter University ($35,500.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than Union University ($13,490 vs. $28,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 14.3% lower than costs at Union University ($9,400 vs. $10,740)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University as Union University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union University students is 42.2% larger than aid received Shorter University ($28,520 vs. $20,057)
Shorter vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or Shorter .
- The average SAT score at Union University (1163) is 194 points higher than at Shorter (969)
- Incoming Union University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Shorter (21)
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Union University (52.6%)
Shorter vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or Union 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 Union University and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Union University is higher than Shorter University (61% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Union University graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $48,200)
- Union University students graduate with a $3,578 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($24,840 vs. $28,418)
- Union University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($256 vs. $293)
- More Union University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/