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Overview |
Shorter | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | #1022 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,380 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,380 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,490 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,057 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Shorter | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 871 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 849 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1290 | 820/1020 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Shorter | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $443 |
Diversity |
Shorter | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 62% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Shorter | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | Benedict College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedict College is larger than than Shorter based on total student enrollment (1,840 students vs. 1,515 students)
Shorter vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or Benedict College?
- Shorter University is 53.3% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($22,380.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.3% higher at Shorter than Benedict College ($22,380.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than Benedict College ($13,490 vs. $17,845)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 42.4% lower than costs at Shorter University ($6,600 vs. $9,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University than Benedict College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is 65.9% larger than aid received Benedict College ($20,057 vs. $12,093)
Shorter vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or Shorter .
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Benedict College (67.8%)
Shorter vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or Benedict 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 Benedict College and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Shorter is higher than Benedict College (47% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $24,300 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $25,000)
- Shorter University students graduate with a $14,480 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($28,418 vs. $42,898)
- Shorter graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($293 vs. $443)
- More Shorter graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College 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/