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Reinhardt University Truett-McConnell College KSU Berry College| Shorter University | Eastern Nazarene College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Shorter | Eastern Nazarene College | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Quincy, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 535 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | enc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | Eastern Nazarene College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,380 | $26,730 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,380 | $26,730 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,490 | $20,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,057 | $20,900 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Shorter | Eastern Nazarene College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 871 | 688 | ||
| Admitted | 849 | 426 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 61.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1290 | 970/1160 | ||
| 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 | Eastern Nazarene College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | Eastern Nazarene College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $22,805 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $235 |
Diversity |
Shorter | Eastern Nazarene College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Shorter | Eastern Nazarene College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | Eastern Nazarene College | ||
| 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
- Shorter University is larger than than Eastern Nazarene College based on total student enrollment (1,515 students vs. 535 students)
Shorter vs. Eastern Nazarene College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or Eastern Nazarene College?
- Eastern Nazarene College is 19.4% more expensive to attend than Shorter for in-state tuition ($26,730.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.4% higher at Eastern Nazarene College than Shorter University ($26,730.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than Eastern Nazarene College ($13,490 vs. $20,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 13.8% lower than costs at Eastern Nazarene College ($9,400 vs. $10,700)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University as Eastern Nazarene College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Nazarene College students is 4.2% larger than aid received Shorter University ($20,900 vs. $20,057)
Shorter vs. Eastern Nazarene College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or Eastern Nazarene College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern Nazarene College or Shorter .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Nazarene College (978) is 9 points higher than at Shorter (969)
- Incoming Shorter students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Eastern Nazarene College (21)
- Accepted freshman Shorter students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Eastern Nazarene College (3.21)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Eastern Nazarene College (61.9%)
Shorter vs. Eastern Nazarene College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or Eastern Nazarene 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 Eastern Nazarene College and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Eastern Nazarene College is higher than Shorter University (52% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Eastern Nazarene College graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $47,500)
- Eastern Nazarene College students graduate with a $5,613 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($22,805 vs. $28,418)
- Eastern Nazarene College graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($235 vs. $293)
- More Eastern Nazarene College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/