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ECU UNC Charlotte UNCW NC State ASU NCAT UNC Chapel Hill WCU WSSU Reinhardt University University of North Carolina at Asheville Guilford College| Shorter University | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Shorter | UNCG | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 17,978 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | #671 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | uncg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | UNCG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,380 | $4,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,380 | $19,581 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $9,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,490 | $10,979 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,057 | $8,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Shorter | UNCG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 871 | 11,515 | ||
| Admitted | 849 | 10,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1290 | 1110/1280 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Shorter | UNCG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | UNCG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $22,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $235 |
Diversity |
Shorter | UNCG | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Shorter | UNCG | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | UNCG | ||
| 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
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than Shorter based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 1,515 students)
Shorter vs. UNCG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or UNCG?
- Shorter University is 406.1% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($22,380.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at Shorter than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($22,380.00 vs. $19,581.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Shorter ($10,979 vs. $13,490)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 5.6% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($9,400 vs. $9,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is 142.9% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($20,057 vs. $8,257)
Shorter vs. UNCG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or UNCG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCG or Shorter .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Greensboro (1035) is 66 points higher than at Shorter (969)
- Incoming UNCG students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Shorter (21)
- Accepted freshman UNCG students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than UNCG (91.9%)
Shorter vs. UNCG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or UNCG? 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 UNCG and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at UNCG is higher than Shorter University (53% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $10,200 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $5,681 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($22,737 vs. $28,418)
- UNCG graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($235 vs. $293)
- More UNCG 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/