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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Reinhardt University Columbus State Georgia ABAC Savannah State University| Shorter University | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Shorter | VSU | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | #982 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,380 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,380 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,490 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,057 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Shorter | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 871 | 4,975 | ||
| Admitted | 849 | 4,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1290 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2025 | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Shorter | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $258 |
Diversity |
Shorter | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Shorter | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Shorter based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 1,515 students)
Shorter vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or VSU?
- Shorter University is 412% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($22,380.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.1% higher at Shorter than Valdosta State University ($22,380.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Shorter ($12,836 vs. $13,490)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 5.4% lower than costs at Shorter University ($8,922 vs. $9,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University than Valdosta State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is 103.1% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($20,057 vs. $9,875)
Shorter vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Shorter .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 24 points higher than at Shorter (969)
- Incoming Shorter students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at VSU (21)
- Accepted freshman Shorter students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at VSU (3.23)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than VSU (89.5%)
Shorter vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or VSU? 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 VSU and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Shorter is higher than Valdosta State University (47% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $9,000 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $40,300)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $3,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,418)
- VSU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($258 vs. $293)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/