| Shorter University View More Rivals | Oglethorpe University View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #97 in Liberal Arts Colleges #12 in Georgia | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Rome, GA | Location | Atlanta, GA |
Shorter| Known as | Oglethorpe | |
| 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $24,044 | Undergraduate | $45,806 |
| $17,000 | Graduate | $14,000 |
| $17,678 | Financial Aid | $35,151 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | $50 |
| 53.37% | Acceptance Rate | 58.04% |
| 28.84% | Yield | 26.66% |
| 1,070 SAT, 20 ACT | Test Scores | 1,200 SAT, 25 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,515 | Total Students | 1,491 |
| 1,373 | Undergraduate | 1,491 |
| 142 | Graduate | 0 |
| 423 | Online Enrollment | 1,395 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 31% | Graduation Rate | 57% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 72% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| $50,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 760) $5,000 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 796) |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,400 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 72 Full-time 39 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 79 Full-time 43 Part-time |
| 193 Full-time 67 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 182 Full-time 49 Part-time |
| $43,325 for Faculties $35,061 Part-time | Average Salary | $64,054 for Faculties $71,547 Part-time |