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Old Dominion Longwood University JMU VSU Virginia Tech VCU Reinhardt University Mason University of Lynchburg UVa-Wise Liberty University CNU| Shorter University | Radford University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Shorter | RU | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,380 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,380 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,490 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,057 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Shorter | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 871 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 849 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.31 | ||
| 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 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $237 |
Diversity |
Shorter | RU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Shorter | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Shorter based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 1,515 students)
Shorter vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or RU?
- Shorter University is 174.4% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($22,380.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at Shorter than Radford University ($22,380.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than RU ($13,490 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 12.4% lower than costs at Radford University ($9,400 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University than Radford University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is 106.1% larger than aid received Radford University ($20,057 vs. $9,733)
Shorter vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Shorter .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than RU (93.3%)
Shorter vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or RU? 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 RU and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Shorter University (56% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $1,900 more per year than RU graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $47,400)
- Radford University students graduate with a $5,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($23,000 vs. $28,418)
- RU graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($237 vs. $293)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/