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Overview |
Shorter | University of Pikeville | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Pikeville, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,447 | 2,610 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #977 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | upike.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | University of Pikeville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,514 | $24,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,514 | $24,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,784 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,692 | $13,819 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,168 | $19,395 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Shorter | University of Pikeville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | - | ||
| Admitted | 759 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Shorter | University of Pikeville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | University of Pikeville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $253 |
Diversity |
Shorter | University of Pikeville | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Shorter | University of Pikeville | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | University of Pikeville | ||
| 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 Pikeville is larger than than Shorter based on total student enrollment (2,610 students vs. 1,447 students)
Shorter vs. University of Pikeville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or University of Pikeville?
- University of Pikeville is 2.1% more expensive to attend than Shorter for in-state tuition ($24,000.00 vs. $23,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at University of Pikeville than Shorter University ($24,000.00 vs. $23,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pikeville than Shorter ($13,819 vs. $16,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pikeville are 13.8% lower than costs at Shorter University ($8,600 vs. $9,784)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University as University of Pikeville (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pikeville students is 6.8% larger than aid received Shorter University ($19,395 vs. $18,168)
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or University of Pikeville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pikeville or Shorter .
- The average SAT score at Shorter University (969) is 4 points higher than at University of Pikeville (965)
- Incoming Shorter students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at University of Pikeville (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Pikeville students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Shorter (3.25)
Shorter vs. University of Pikeville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or University of Pikeville? 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 University of Pikeville and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Shorter is higher than University of Pikeville (47% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $13,400 more per year than University of Pikeville graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $35,900)
- University of Pikeville students graduate with a $3,918 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($24,500 vs. $28,418)
- University of Pikeville graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($253 vs. $293)
- More University of Pikeville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/