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Reinhardt University Truett-McConnell College KSU Berry College| Shorter University | VanderCook College of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Shorter | VCM | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 263 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | vandercook.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | VCM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,380 | $27,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,380 | $27,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $7,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,490 | $12,436 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,057 | $27,884 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Shorter | VCM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 871 | 22 | ||
| Admitted | 849 | 22 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1290 | 890/1160 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Shorter | VCM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | VCM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $279 |
Diversity |
Shorter | VCM | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Shorter | VCM | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | VCM | ||
| 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 VCM based on total student enrollment (1,515 students vs. 263 students)
Shorter vs. VCM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or VCM?
- VanderCook College of Music is 23.6% more expensive to attend than Shorter for in-state tuition ($27,670.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.6% higher at VCM than Shorter University ($27,670.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at VanderCook College of Music than Shorter ($12,436 vs. $13,490)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at VanderCook College of Music are 25.3% lower than costs at Shorter University ($7,500 vs. $9,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University as VanderCook College of Music (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by VanderCook College of Music students is 39% larger than aid received Shorter University ($27,884 vs. $20,057)
Shorter vs. VCM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or VCM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCM or Shorter .
- The average SAT score at VanderCook College of Music (1107) is 138 points higher than at Shorter (969)
- Incoming VCM students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Shorter (21)
- Accepted freshman Shorter students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at VCM (3.1)
- VCM has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Shorter (97.5%)
Shorter vs. VCM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or VCM? 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 VCM and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Shorter is higher than VanderCook College of Music (47% vs. 45%)
- VanderCook College of Music students graduate with a $1,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,418)
- VCM graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($279 vs. $293)
- More VCM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/