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Reinhardt University Truett-McConnell College KSU Berry College| Central Baptist College | Shorter University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CBC | Shorter | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Rome, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 564 | 1,515 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cbc.edu | shorter.edu | ||
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Costs |
CBC | Shorter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,200 | $22,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,200 | $22,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,500 | $9,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,128 | $13,490 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,788 | $20,057 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CBC | Shorter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 269 | 871 | ||
| Admitted | 172 | 849 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 59.9% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 841/1083 | 960/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 | Aug 25, 2024 |
Academics |
CBC | Shorter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CBC | Shorter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $28,418 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $293 |
Diversity |
CBC | Shorter | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
CBC | Shorter | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 15% | ||
Campus |
CBC | Shorter | ||
| 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
- Shorter University is larger than than CBC based on total student enrollment (1,515 students vs. 564 students)
CBC vs. Shorter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CBC or Shorter?
- Shorter University is 38.1% more expensive to attend than CBC for in-state tuition ($22,380.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.1% higher at Shorter than Central Baptist College ($22,380.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than CBC ($13,490 vs. $18,128)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Baptist College are 25.3% lower than costs at Shorter University ($7,500 vs. $9,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University than Central Baptist College (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is 104.9% larger than aid received Central Baptist College ($20,057 vs. $9,788)
CBC vs. Shorter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CBC or Shorter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shorter or CBC .
- The average SAT score at Shorter University (969) is 1 points higher than at CBC (968)
- Incoming CBC students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Shorter (21)
- Accepted freshman Shorter students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at CBC (3.15)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than CBC (63.9%)
CBC vs. Shorter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CBC or Shorter? 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 and CBC.
- The graduation rate at Shorter is higher than Central Baptist College (47% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $9,200 more per year than CBC graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $40,100)
- Central Baptist College students graduate with a $3,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,418)
- CBC graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($258 vs. $293)
- More CBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/