| Shorter University View More Rivals | Piedmont University View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #15 in Georgia | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Rome, GA | Location | Demorest, GA |
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| 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $24,044 | Undergraduate | $30,680 |
| $17,000 | Graduate | $11,940 |
| $17,678 | Financial Aid | $20,138 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | $25 |
| 53.37% | Acceptance Rate | 59.52% |
| 28.84% | Yield | 37.99% |
| 1,070 SAT, 20 ACT | Test Scores | 1,100 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,515 | Total Students | 1,843 |
| 1,373 | Undergraduate | 1,245 |
| 142 | Graduate | 598 |
| 423 | Online Enrollment | 572 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 31% | Graduation Rate | 48% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 72% | Retention Rate | 68% |
| $50,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 760) $5,000 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,008) $6,320 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,400 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,242 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 72 Full-time 39 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 110 Full-time 223 Part-time |
| 193 Full-time 67 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 284 Full-time 249 Part-time |
| $43,325 for Faculties $35,061 Part-time | Average Salary | $67,236 for Faculties $54,524 Part-time |