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CofC Reinhardt University PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson Truett-McConnell College AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University| Shorter University | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Shorter | CSU | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | #918 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,380 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,380 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,490 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,057 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Shorter | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 871 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 849 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1290 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $279 |
Diversity |
Shorter | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Shorter | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | CSU | ||
| 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
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Shorter based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 1,515 students)
Shorter vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or CSU?
- Charleston Southern University is 31.8% more expensive to attend than Shorter for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.8% higher at CSU than Shorter University ($29,490.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than CSU ($13,490 vs. $17,536)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 19.7% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($9,400 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 31.7% larger than aid received Shorter University ($26,417 vs. $20,057)
Shorter vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Shorter .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 61 points higher than at Shorter (969)
- Incoming CSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Shorter (21)
- Accepted freshman Shorter students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at CSU (3.24)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than CSU (86.8%)
Shorter vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or CSU? 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 CSU and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Shorter is higher than Charleston Southern University (47% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $9,500 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $39,800)
- Charleston Southern University students graduate with a $1,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,418)
- CSU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($279 vs. $293)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/