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Reinhardt University Truett-McConnell College KSU St. Leo University CAU Berry College| Johnson University Florida | Shorter University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FCC | Shorter | ||
| Location | Kissimmee, FL | Rome, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 155 | 1,515 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | johnsonu.edu | shorter.edu | ||
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Costs |
FCC | Shorter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,384 | $22,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,384 | $22,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,591 | $9,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,191 | $13,490 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,836 | $20,057 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
FCC | Shorter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 174 | 871 | ||
| Admitted | 138 | 849 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1040 | 960/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 25, 2024 |
Academics |
FCC | Shorter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FCC | Shorter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,100 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,380 | $28,418 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $293 |
Diversity |
FCC | Shorter | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 1% |
Students |
FCC | Shorter | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 15% | ||
Campus |
FCC | Shorter | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shorter University is larger than than FCC based on total student enrollment (1,515 students vs. 155 students)
FCC vs. Shorter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FCC or Shorter?
- Shorter University is 28.7% more expensive to attend than FCC for in-state tuition ($22,380.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.7% higher at Shorter than Johnson University Florida ($22,380.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than FCC ($13,490 vs. $20,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University Florida are 9.4% lower than costs at Shorter University ($8,591 vs. $9,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Johnson University Florida as Shorter University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is 127% larger than aid received Johnson University Florida ($20,057 vs. $8,836)
FCC vs. Shorter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FCC or Shorter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shorter or FCC .
- The average SAT score at Shorter University (969) is 26 points higher than at FCC (943)
- Incoming Shorter students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at FCC (20)
- Accepted freshman Shorter students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at FCC (2.97)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than FCC (79.3%)
FCC vs. Shorter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FCC 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 FCC.
- The graduation rate at Shorter is higher than Johnson University Florida (47% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $16,200 more per year than FCC graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $33,100)
- Johnson University Florida students graduate with a $7,038 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($21,380 vs. $28,418)
- FCC graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($221 vs. $293)
- More FCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/