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Overview |
Shorter | Peace College | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 713 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | peace.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | Peace College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,380 | $32,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,380 | $32,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,490 | $23,041 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,057 | $25,295 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Shorter | Peace College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 871 | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | 849 | 906 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1290 | 1033/1151 | ||
| 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 | Peace College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | Peace College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $248 |
Diversity |
Shorter | Peace College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Shorter | Peace College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | Peace College | ||
| 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 Peace College based on total student enrollment (1,515 students vs. 713 students)
Shorter vs. Peace College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or Peace College?
- William Peace University is 45.4% more expensive to attend than Shorter for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.4% higher at Peace College than Shorter University ($32,550.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than Peace College ($13,490 vs. $23,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 28.1% lower than costs at William Peace University ($9,400 vs. $12,040)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University as William Peace University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 26.1% larger than aid received Shorter University ($25,295 vs. $20,057)
Shorter vs. Peace College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or Peace College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peace College or Shorter .
- The average SAT score at Shorter University (969) is 101 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming Shorter students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Peace College (63.2%)
Shorter vs. Peace College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or Peace College? 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 Peace College and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Shorter is higher than William Peace University (47% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $13,300 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $4,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($24,000 vs. $28,418)
- Peace College graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($248 vs. $293)
- More Peace College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/