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Overview |
Tuskegee University | Shorter | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Rome, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 1,515 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #872 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | shorter.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | Shorter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $22,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $22,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $9,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $13,490 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $20,057 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | Shorter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 871 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 849 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 960/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2024 | Aug 25, 2024 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | Shorter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | Shorter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $28,418 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $293 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | Shorter | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | Shorter | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | Shorter | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tuskegee University is larger than than Shorter based on total student enrollment (2,570 students vs. 1,515 students)
Tuskegee University vs. Shorter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or Shorter?
- Shorter University is 14.2% more expensive to attend than Tuskegee University for in-state tuition ($22,380.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.2% higher at Shorter than Tuskegee University ($22,380.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than Tuskegee University ($13,490 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 4.7% lower than costs at Tuskegee University ($9,400 vs. $9,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University than Tuskegee University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is 217% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($20,057 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. Shorter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or Shorter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shorter or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Shorter University (969) is 14 points higher than at Tuskegee University (955)
- Incoming Tuskegee University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Shorter (21)
- Accepted freshman Shorter students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. Shorter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University or Shorter? 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 Shorter and Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at Shorter is higher than Tuskegee University (47% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Tuskegee University graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $40,900)
- Shorter University students graduate with a $3,704 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($28,418 vs. $32,122)
- Shorter graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($293 vs. $332)
- More Tuskegee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/