| Shorter University View More Rivals | Savannah State University View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #20 in Georgia | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Rome, GA | Location | Savannah, GA |
Shorter| Known as | Savannah State | |
| 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $24,044 | Undergraduate | $5,498 Georgia residents $16,218 out-of-state |
| $17,000 | Graduate | $6,120 Georgia residents $18,852 out-of-state |
| $17,678 | Financial Aid | $11,227 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | $25 |
| 53.37% | Acceptance Rate | 55.75% |
| 28.84% | Yield | 34.96% |
| 1,070 SAT, 20 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,515 | Total Students | 2,945 |
| 1,373 | Undergraduate | 2,740 |
| 142 | Graduate | 205 |
| 423 | Online Enrollment | 374 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 31% | Graduation Rate | 28% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 37% | |
| 72% | Retention Rate | 68% |
| $50,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $35,000 |
| 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 Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 760) $5,000 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,803) $7,470 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,400 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (20 meals per week) $2,150 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 21 to 1 |
| 72 Full-time 39 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 154 Full-time 48 Part-time |
| 193 Full-time 67 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 452 Full-time 61 Part-time |
| $43,325 for Faculties $35,061 Part-time | Average Salary | $64,491 for Faculties $47,554 Part-time |