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Reinhardt University Truett-McConnell College UT Tyler KSU Texas State Berry College| Shorter University | East Texas Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Shorter | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Marshall, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 1,771 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | etbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,380 | $27,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,380 | $27,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $10,195 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,490 | $24,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,057 | $16,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Shorter | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 871 | 1,449 | ||
| Admitted | 849 | 981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 39.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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 23, 2024 |
Academics |
Shorter | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $268 |
Diversity |
Shorter | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Shorter | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| 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
- East Texas Baptist University is larger than than Shorter based on total student enrollment (1,771 students vs. 1,515 students)
Shorter vs. East Texas Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or East Texas Baptist University?
- East Texas Baptist University is 22.7% more expensive to attend than Shorter for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.7% higher at East Texas Baptist University than Shorter University ($27,450.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than East Texas Baptist University ($13,490 vs. $24,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 8.5% lower than costs at East Texas Baptist University ($9,400 vs. $10,195)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University as East Texas Baptist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is 21.2% larger than aid received East Texas Baptist University ($20,057 vs. $16,552)
Shorter vs. East Texas Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or East Texas Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East Texas Baptist University or Shorter .
- The average SAT score at East Texas Baptist University (982) is 13 points higher than at Shorter (969)
- Incoming Shorter students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at East Texas Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman East Texas Baptist University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than East Texas Baptist University (67.7%)
Shorter vs. East Texas Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or East Texas Baptist University? 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 East Texas Baptist University and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Shorter is higher than East Texas Baptist University (47% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $7,200 more per year than East Texas Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $42,100)
- East Texas Baptist University students graduate with a $2,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,418)
- East Texas Baptist University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($268 vs. $293)
- More East Texas Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/