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Overview |
Shorter | Vincennes University | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Vincennes, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,447 | 18,438 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #977 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | vinu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | Vincennes University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,514 | $6,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,514 | $15,733 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,784 | $12,708 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,692 | $10,932 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,168 | $8,681 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Shorter | Vincennes University | ||
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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 | 2.98 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Shorter | Vincennes University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | Vincennes University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $34,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $13,884 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $143 |
Diversity |
Shorter | Vincennes University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Shorter | Vincennes University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | Vincennes University | ||
| 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
- Vincennes University is larger than than Shorter based on total student enrollment (18,438 students vs. 1,447 students)
Shorter vs. Vincennes University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or Vincennes University?
- Shorter University is 271.5% more expensive to attend than Vincennes University for in-state tuition ($23,514.00 vs. $6,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.5% higher at Shorter than Vincennes University ($23,514.00 vs. $15,733.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vincennes University than Shorter ($10,932 vs. $16,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 29.9% lower than costs at Vincennes University ($9,784 vs. $12,708)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University than Vincennes University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is 109.3% larger than aid received Vincennes University ($18,168 vs. $8,681)
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or Vincennes University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vincennes University or Shorter .
- Accepted freshman Shorter students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Vincennes University (2.98)
Shorter vs. Vincennes University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or Vincennes 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 Vincennes University and Shorter.
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $14,500 more per year than Vincennes University graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $34,800)
- Vincennes University students graduate with a $14,534 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($13,884 vs. $28,418)
- Vincennes University graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($143 vs. $293)
- More Vincennes University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/