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Overview |
Shorter | Grand View University | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Des Moines, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 1,827 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | #884 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | grandview.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | Grand View University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,380 | $31,418 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,380 | $31,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $10,956 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,490 | $20,236 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,057 | $22,893 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Shorter | Grand View University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 871 | 1,886 | ||
| Admitted | 849 | 1,856 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 98.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1290 | 920/1080 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Shorter | Grand View University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | Grand View University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $23,908 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $247 |
Diversity |
Shorter | Grand View University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Shorter | Grand View University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | Grand View 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
- Grand View University is larger than than Shorter based on total student enrollment (1,827 students vs. 1,515 students)
Shorter vs. Grand View University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or Grand View University?
- Grand View University is 40.4% more expensive to attend than Shorter for in-state tuition ($31,418.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.4% higher at Grand View University than Shorter University ($31,418.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than Grand View University ($13,490 vs. $20,236)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 16.6% lower than costs at Grand View University ($9,400 vs. $10,956)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University as Grand View University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand View University students is 14.1% larger than aid received Shorter University ($22,893 vs. $20,057)
Shorter vs. Grand View University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or Grand View University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grand View University or Shorter .
- The average SAT score at Shorter University (969) is the same at Grand View University (969)
- Incoming Shorter students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Grand View University (21)
- Accepted freshman Grand View University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Grand View University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than Shorter (97.5%)
Shorter vs. Grand View University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or Grand View 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 Grand View University and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Shorter is higher than Grand View University (47% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Grand View University graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $43,900)
- Grand View University students graduate with a $4,510 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($23,908 vs. $28,418)
- Grand View University graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($247 vs. $293)
- More Grand View University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/