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Overview |
Shorter | University of St. Mary | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Leavenworth, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 1,267 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | #725 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | stmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | University of St. Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,380 | $31,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,380 | $31,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $9,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,490 | $21,887 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,057 | $23,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Shorter | University of St. Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 871 | 1,489 | ||
| Admitted | 849 | 1,220 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 81.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1290 | 935/1066 | ||
| 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 | University of St. Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | University of St. Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $245 |
Diversity |
Shorter | University of St. Mary | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Shorter | University of St. Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | University of St. Mary | ||
| 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 University of St. Mary based on total student enrollment (1,515 students vs. 1,267 students)
Shorter vs. University of St. Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or University of St. Mary ?
- University of Saint Mary is 40.5% more expensive to attend than Shorter for in-state tuition ($31,450.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.5% higher at University of St. Mary than Shorter University ($31,450.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than University of St. Mary ($13,490 vs. $21,887)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Mary are 3.6% lower than costs at Shorter University ($9,070 vs. $9,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University as University of Saint Mary (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Mary students is 17.9% larger than aid received Shorter University ($23,638 vs. $20,057)
Shorter vs. University of St. Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or University of St. Mary ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St. Mary or Shorter .
- The average SAT score at University of Saint Mary (978) is 9 points higher than at Shorter (969)
- Incoming Shorter students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at University of St. Mary (21)
- Accepted freshman University of St. Mary students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than University of St. Mary (81.9%)
Shorter vs. University of St. Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or University of St. Mary ? 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 St. Mary and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Shorter is higher than University of Saint Mary (47% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $8,100 more per year than University of St. Mary graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $41,200)
- University of Saint Mary students graduate with a $4,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($23,750 vs. $28,418)
- University of St. Mary graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($245 vs. $293)
- More University of St. Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/