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Reinhardt University Truett-McConnell College KSU Berry College Penn State Erie-Behrend College| Shorter University | La Roche College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Shorter | LRC | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 2,068 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | #796 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | laroche.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | LRC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,380 | $31,334 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,380 | $31,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $12,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,490 | $24,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,057 | $20,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Shorter | LRC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 871 | 3,222 | ||
| Admitted | 849 | 3,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 4.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1290 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Shorter | LRC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | LRC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $268 |
Diversity |
Shorter | LRC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Shorter | LRC | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | LRC | ||
| 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
- La Roche College is larger than than Shorter based on total student enrollment (2,068 students vs. 1,515 students)
Shorter vs. LRC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or LRC?
- La Roche College is 40% more expensive to attend than Shorter for in-state tuition ($31,334.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40% higher at LRC than Shorter University ($31,334.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than LRC ($13,490 vs. $24,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 37.1% lower than costs at La Roche College ($9,400 vs. $12,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University than La Roche College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Roche College students is 4.4% larger than aid received Shorter University ($20,948 vs. $20,057)
Shorter vs. LRC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or LRC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LRC or Shorter .
- The average SAT score at Shorter University (969) is 30 points higher than at LRC (939)
- Incoming Shorter students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at LRC (20)
- Accepted freshman Shorter students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at LRC (3.2)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than LRC (97.4%)
Shorter vs. LRC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or LRC? 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 LRC and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at LRC is higher than Shorter University (51% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $5,000 more per year than LRC graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $44,300)
- La Roche College students graduate with a $2,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,418)
- LRC graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($268 vs. $293)
- More LRC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/