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Reinhardt University Truett-McConnell College CCAD KSU Berry College| Shorter University | Art Academy of Cincinnati | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Shorter | AAC | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 263 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | artacademy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | AAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,380 | $35,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,380 | $35,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,490 | $27,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,057 | $17,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Shorter | AAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 871 | 426 | ||
| Admitted | 849 | 426 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1290 | |||
| 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, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Shorter | AAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | AAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $30,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $279 |
Diversity |
Shorter | AAC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Shorter | AAC | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | AAC | ||
| 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 AAC based on total student enrollment (1,515 students vs. 263 students)
Shorter vs. AAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or AAC?
- Art Academy of Cincinnati is 58.2% more expensive to attend than Shorter for in-state tuition ($35,404.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.2% higher at AAC than Shorter University ($35,404.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than AAC ($13,490 vs. $27,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 11.7% lower than costs at Art Academy of Cincinnati ($9,400 vs. $10,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University as Art Academy of Cincinnati (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is 12.9% larger than aid received Art Academy of Cincinnati ($20,057 vs. $17,764)
Shorter vs. AAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or AAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AAC or Shorter .
- The average SAT score at Shorter University (969) is 6 points higher than at AAC (963)
- Incoming Shorter students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at AAC (21)
- Accepted freshman Shorter students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at AAC (3.1)
- AAC has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Shorter (97.5%)
Shorter vs. AAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or AAC? 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 AAC and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Shorter is higher than Art Academy of Cincinnati (47% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $18,900 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $30,400)
- Art Academy of Cincinnati students graduate with a $1,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,418)
- AAC graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($279 vs. $293)
- More AAC 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/