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Overview |
Shorter | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Pulaski, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | martinmethodist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,380 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,380 | $9,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,490 | $16,762 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,057 | $9,039 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Shorter | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 871 | 608 | ||
| Admitted | 849 | 488 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 80.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 42.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1290 | 1025/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2024 | Aug 26, 2024 |
Academics |
Shorter | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $22,315 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $230 |
Diversity |
Shorter | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Shorter | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | Martin Methodist 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 Martin Methodist College based on total student enrollment (1,515 students vs. 934 students)
Shorter vs. Martin Methodist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or Martin Methodist College?
- Shorter University is 148.7% more expensive to attend than Martin Methodist College for in-state tuition ($22,380.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 148.7% higher at Shorter than Martin Methodist College ($22,380.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than Martin Methodist College ($13,490 vs. $16,762)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Methodist College are 9.3% lower than costs at Shorter University ($8,600 vs. $9,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University as Martin Methodist College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is 121.9% larger than aid received Martin Methodist College ($20,057 vs. $9,039)
Shorter vs. Martin Methodist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or Martin Methodist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Martin Methodist College or Shorter .
- Accepted freshman Shorter students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Martin Methodist College (3.17)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Martin Methodist College (80.3%)
Shorter vs. Martin Methodist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or Martin Methodist 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 Martin Methodist College and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Martin Methodist College is higher than Shorter University (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $14,400 more per year than Martin Methodist College graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $34,900)
- Martin Methodist College students graduate with a $6,103 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($22,315 vs. $28,418)
- Martin Methodist College graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($230 vs. $293)
- More Martin Methodist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/