- Both Shorter University and Thomas University (TU) are private.
- Both schools are located in Georgia.
- Shorter University has more expensive tuition of $24,044 than TU ($11,640).
- TU has tighter acceptance rate of 22.56% than Shorter University (53.37%).
- Shorter University has higher SAT scores of 1,070 than TU (1,030).
- TU is larger with 1,531 students than Shorter University (1,515 students).
| Shorter University View More Rivals | Thomas University View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #14 in Georgia | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Rome, GA | Location | Thomasville, GA |
Shorter| Known as | TU | |
| 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $24,044 | Undergraduate | $11,640 |
| $17,000 | Graduate | $13,290 |
| $17,678 | Financial Aid | $3,885 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 53.37% | Acceptance Rate | 22.56% |
| 28.84% | Yield | 100.00% |
| 1,070 SAT, 20 ACT | Test Scores | 1,030 SAT, 18 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,515 | Total Students | 1,531 |
| 1,373 | Undergraduate | 793 |
| 142 | Graduate | 738 |
| 423 | Online Enrollment | 427 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 31% | Graduation Rate | 67% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 32% | |
| 72% | Retention Rate | 36% |
| $50,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $37,400 |
| 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: 134) |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,400 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (10 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 72 Full-time 39 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 48 Full-time 74 Part-time |
| 193 Full-time 67 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 118 Full-time 81 Part-time |
| $43,325 for Faculties $35,061 Part-time | Average Salary | $47,578 for Faculties $49,825 Part-time |