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Reinhardt University Truett-McConnell College Doane University KSU Bellevue University Berry College Missouri Baptist University| Shorter University | Midland University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Shorter | MidlandU | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Fremont, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 1,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | #830 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | midlandu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | MidlandU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,380 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,380 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $10,066 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,490 | $22,377 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,057 | $27,057 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Shorter | MidlandU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 871 | 1,493 | ||
| Admitted | 849 | 969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1290 | 950/1210 | ||
| 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 | MidlandU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | MidlandU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $42,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $279 |
Diversity |
Shorter | MidlandU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 21% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 24% |
Students |
Shorter | MidlandU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | MidlandU | ||
| 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
- Midland University is larger than than Shorter based on total student enrollment (1,615 students vs. 1,515 students)
Shorter vs. MidlandU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or MidlandU?
- Midland University is 67.6% more expensive to attend than Shorter for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.6% higher at MidlandU than Shorter University ($37,500.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than MidlandU ($13,490 vs. $22,377)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 7.1% lower than costs at Midland University ($9,400 vs. $10,066)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University as Midland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midland University students is 34.9% larger than aid received Shorter University ($27,057 vs. $20,057)
Shorter vs. MidlandU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or MidlandU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MidlandU or Shorter .
- The average SAT score at Shorter University (969) is 7 points higher than at MidlandU (962)
- Incoming Shorter students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at MidlandU (21)
- Accepted freshman MidlandU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than MidlandU (64.9%)
Shorter vs. MidlandU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or MidlandU? 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 MidlandU and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Shorter is higher than Midland University (47% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $6,400 more per year than MidlandU graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $42,900)
- Midland University students graduate with a $1,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,418)
- MidlandU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($279 vs. $293)
- More MidlandU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/