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Overview |
Shorter | Allen University | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,447 | 677 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #977 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | allenuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | Allen University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,514 | $12,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,514 | $12,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,784 | $8,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,692 | $11,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,168 | $13,755 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Shorter | Allen University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 3,658 | ||
| Admitted | 759 | 1,175 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 32.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 14.5%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Shorter | Allen University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | Allen University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $24,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $37,119 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $383 |
Diversity |
Shorter | Allen University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 62% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Shorter | Allen University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | Allen 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
- Shorter University is larger than than Allen University based on total student enrollment (1,447 students vs. 677 students)
Shorter vs. Allen University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or Allen University?
- Shorter University is 87.5% more expensive to attend than Allen University for in-state tuition ($23,514.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.5% higher at Shorter than Allen University ($23,514.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allen University than Shorter ($11,058 vs. $16,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen University are 14% lower than costs at Shorter University ($8,584 vs. $9,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University than Allen University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is 32.1% larger than aid received Allen University ($18,168 vs. $13,755)
Shorter vs. Allen University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or Allen University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allen University or Shorter .
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Allen University (32.1%)
Shorter vs. Allen University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or Allen 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 Allen University and Shorter.
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $25,000 more per year than Allen University graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $24,300)
- Shorter University students graduate with a $8,701 lower median federal student loan debt than Allen University graduates. ($28,418 vs. $37,119)
- Shorter graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Allen University graduates. ($293 vs. $383)
- More Shorter graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen University students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/