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Reinhardt University Truett-McConnell College KSU CULVER ISU Berry College IWU| Shorter University | Quincy University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Shorter | Quincy University | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Quincy, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 1,307 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | #635 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | quincy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | Quincy University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,380 | $31,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,380 | $31,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $11,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,490 | $11,985 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,057 | $31,052 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Shorter | Quincy University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 871 | 1,760 | ||
| Admitted | 849 | 1,086 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 61.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1290 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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 | Quincy University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | Quincy University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $232 |
Diversity |
Shorter | Quincy University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Shorter | Quincy University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | Quincy 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
- Shorter University is larger than than Quincy University based on total student enrollment (1,515 students vs. 1,307 students)
Shorter vs. Quincy University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or Quincy University?
- Quincy University is 42.7% more expensive to attend than Shorter for in-state tuition ($31,940.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.7% higher at Quincy University than Shorter University ($31,940.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Quincy University than Shorter ($11,985 vs. $13,490)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 21.7% lower than costs at Quincy University ($9,400 vs. $11,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University as Quincy University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quincy University students is 54.8% larger than aid received Shorter University ($31,052 vs. $20,057)
Shorter vs. Quincy University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or Quincy University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Quincy University or Shorter .
- The average SAT score at Quincy University (1010) is 41 points higher than at Shorter (969)
- Incoming Quincy University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Shorter (21)
- Accepted freshman Quincy University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Quincy University (61.7%)
Shorter vs. Quincy University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or Quincy 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 Quincy University and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Quincy University is higher than Shorter University (50% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Quincy University graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $45,500)
- Quincy University students graduate with a $5,918 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($22,500 vs. $28,418)
- Quincy University graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($232 vs. $293)
- More Quincy University 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/