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Overview |
Tusculum College | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Location | Greeneville, TN | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,303 | 35 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1004 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tusculum.edu | shorter.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tusculum College | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,558 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,558 | $9,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,042 | $8,655 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,414 | $19,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,630 | $5,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Tusculum College | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,369 | 6 | ||
| Admitted | 1,110 | 2 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 33.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 50%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not applicable | ||
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Academics |
Tusculum College | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tusculum College | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,418 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $293 |
Diversity |
Tusculum College | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 22% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Tusculum College | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Tusculum College | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tusculum College is larger than than Shorter-CAPP based on total student enrollment (1,303 students vs. 35 students)
Tusculum College vs. Shorter-CAPP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tusculum College or Shorter-CAPP?
- Tusculum College is 183.7% more expensive to attend than Shorter-CAPP for in-state tuition ($26,558.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 183.7% higher at Tusculum College than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($26,558.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs than Tusculum College ($19,526 vs. $20,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs are 16% lower than costs at Tusculum College ($8,655 vs. $10,042)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Tusculum College as Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tusculum College students is 342.9% larger than aid received Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($22,630 vs. $5,109)
Tusculum College vs. Shorter-CAPP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tusculum College or Shorter-CAPP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shorter-CAPP or Tusculum College .
- Tusculum College has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Shorter-CAPP (33.3%)
Tusculum College vs. Shorter-CAPP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tusculum College or Shorter-CAPP? 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 Shorter-CAPP and Tusculum College.
- The graduation rate at Tusculum College is higher than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs (38% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs earn on average $7,400 more per year than Tusculum College graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $41,900)
- Tusculum College students graduate with a $1,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter-CAPP graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,418)
- Tusculum College graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter-CAPP graduates. ($279 vs. $293)
- More Tusculum College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter-CAPP students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/