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Reinhardt University Saint Xavier University Truett-McConnell College KSU Berry College SUNY Stony Brook| Shorter University | Saint Josephs College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Shorter | SJC | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Rensselaer, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 972 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | saintjoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | SJC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,380 | $29,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,380 | $29,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,490 | $15,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,057 | $21,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Shorter | SJC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 871 | 1,506 | ||
| Admitted | 849 | 1,157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1290 | 930/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2024 |
Academics |
Shorter | SJC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | SJC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $279 |
Diversity |
Shorter | SJC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Shorter | SJC | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | - | ||
Campus |
Shorter | SJC | ||
| 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
- Shorter University is larger than than SJC based on total student enrollment (1,515 students vs. 972 students)
Shorter vs. SJC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or SJC?
- Saint Josephs College is 32.5% more expensive to attend than Shorter for in-state tuition ($29,650.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.5% higher at SJC than Shorter University ($29,650.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than SJC ($13,490 vs. $15,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 0.9% lower than costs at Saint Josephs College ($9,400 vs. $9,480)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University as Saint Josephs College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Josephs College students is 9.2% larger than aid received Shorter University ($21,898 vs. $20,057)
Shorter vs. SJC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or SJC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SJC or Shorter .
- The average SAT score at Saint Josephs College (985) is 16 points higher than at Shorter (969)
- Incoming SJC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Shorter (21)
- Accepted freshman SJC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than SJC (76.8%)
Shorter vs. SJC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or SJC? 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 SJC and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at SJC is higher than Shorter University (58% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $5,300 more per year than SJC graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $44,000)
- Saint Josephs College students graduate with a $1,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,418)
- SJC graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($279 vs. $293)
- More SJC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/