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Overview |
Shorter | Barton College | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Wilson, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 1,265 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | #949 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | barton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | Barton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,380 | $34,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,380 | $34,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $11,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,490 | $23,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,057 | $23,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Shorter | Barton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 871 | 2,129 | ||
| Admitted | 849 | 2,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1290 | 970/1150 | ||
| 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 25, 2024 |
Academics |
Shorter | Barton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | Barton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $38,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $279 |
Diversity |
Shorter | Barton College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Shorter | Barton College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | Barton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Barton College based on total student enrollment (1,515 students vs. 1,265 students)
Shorter vs. Barton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or Barton College?
- Barton College is 53.7% more expensive to attend than Shorter for in-state tuition ($34,400.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.7% higher at Barton College than Shorter University ($34,400.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than Barton College ($13,490 vs. $23,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 18.1% lower than costs at Barton College ($9,400 vs. $11,100)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University as Barton College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barton College students is 16.8% larger than aid received Shorter University ($23,431 vs. $20,057)
Shorter vs. Barton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or Barton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Barton College or Shorter .
- The average SAT score at Shorter University (969) is 10 points higher than at Barton College (959)
- Incoming Shorter students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Barton College (21)
- Accepted freshman Shorter students have at the same average high school GPA (3.25) as students at Barton College (3.25)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Barton College (94.6%)
Shorter vs. Barton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or Barton College? 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 Barton College and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Shorter is the same as at Barton College (47% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Barton College graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $38,700)
- Barton College students graduate with a $1,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,418)
- Barton College graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($279 vs. $293)
- More Barton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter 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/