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Reinhardt University Truett-McConnell College Missouri Valley College KSU Quincy University Monmouth College Berry College| Shorter University | Culver Stockton College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Shorter | CULVER | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Canton, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 999 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | culver.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | CULVER | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,380 | $28,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,380 | $28,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $9,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,490 | $20,522 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,057 | $21,686 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Shorter | CULVER | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 871 | 1,246 | ||
| Admitted | 849 | 1,208 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 97% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1290 | 970/1080 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Shorter | CULVER | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | CULVER | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $258 |
Diversity |
Shorter | CULVER | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Shorter | CULVER | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | CULVER | ||
| 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 CULVER based on total student enrollment (1,515 students vs. 999 students)
Shorter vs. CULVER Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or CULVER?
- Culver Stockton College is 28.2% more expensive to attend than Shorter for in-state tuition ($28,700.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.2% higher at CULVER than Shorter University ($28,700.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than CULVER ($13,490 vs. $20,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culver Stockton College are 1.4% lower than costs at Shorter University ($9,270 vs. $9,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University as Culver Stockton College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culver Stockton College students is 8.1% larger than aid received Shorter University ($21,686 vs. $20,057)
Shorter vs. CULVER Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or CULVER? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CULVER or Shorter .
- The average SAT score at Shorter University (969) is 1 points higher than at CULVER (968)
- Incoming Shorter students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at CULVER (21)
- Accepted freshman CULVER students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than CULVER (97%)
Shorter vs. CULVER Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or CULVER? 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 CULVER and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Shorter is higher than Culver Stockton College (47% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $8,700 more per year than CULVER graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $40,600)
- Culver Stockton College students graduate with a $3,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,418)
- CULVER graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($258 vs. $293)
- More CULVER graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/