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Overview |
Shorter | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Pembroke, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 7,666 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | #978 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | uncp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,380 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,380 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $11,052 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,490 | $8,208 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,057 | $6,619 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Shorter | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 871 | 3,420 | ||
| Admitted | 849 | 3,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1290 | 890/1140 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Shorter | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $35,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $217 |
Diversity |
Shorter | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Shorter | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | ||
| 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
- University of North Carolina at Pembroke is larger than than Shorter based on total student enrollment (7,666 students vs. 1,515 students)
Shorter vs. University of North Carolina at Pembroke Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or University of North Carolina at Pembroke?
- Shorter University is 2,138% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Pembroke for in-state tuition ($22,380.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 347.6% higher at Shorter than University of North Carolina at Pembroke ($22,380.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Pembroke than Shorter ($8,208 vs. $13,490)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 17.6% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Pembroke ($9,400 vs. $11,052)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University than University of North Carolina at Pembroke (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is 203% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Pembroke ($20,057 vs. $6,619)
Shorter vs. University of North Carolina at Pembroke Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or University of North Carolina at Pembroke? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of North Carolina at Pembroke or Shorter .
- The average SAT score at Shorter University (969) is 43 points higher than at University of North Carolina at Pembroke (926)
- Incoming Shorter students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at University of North Carolina at Pembroke (20)
- Accepted freshman University of North Carolina at Pembroke students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than University of North Carolina at Pembroke (89.7%)
Shorter vs. University of North Carolina at Pembroke Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or University of North Carolina at Pembroke? 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 University of North Carolina at Pembroke and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Shorter is higher than University of North Carolina at Pembroke (47% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $13,800 more per year than University of North Carolina at Pembroke graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $35,500)
- University of North Carolina at Pembroke students graduate with a $7,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($21,000 vs. $28,418)
- University of North Carolina at Pembroke graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($217 vs. $293)
- More University of North Carolina at Pembroke graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/