- Both Thomas University (TU) and Shorter University 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).
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| #14 in Georgia | Rankings | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Thomasville, GA | Location | Rome, GA |
TU| Known as | Shorter | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $11,640 | Undergraduate | $24,044 |
| $13,290 | Graduate | $17,000 |
| $3,885 | Financial Aid | $17,678 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $25 graduate | |
| 22.56% | Acceptance Rate | 53.37% |
| 100.00% | Yield | 28.84% |
| 1,030 SAT, 18 ACT | Test Scores | 1,070 SAT, 20 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,531 | Total Students | 1,515 |
| 793 | Undergraduate | 1,373 |
| 738 | Graduate | 142 |
| 427 | Online Enrollment | 423 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 67% | Graduation Rate | 31% |
| 32% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 36% | Retention Rate | 72% |
| $37,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $50,100 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 134) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 760) $5,000 average annual costs |
| ✔ (10 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,400 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 48 Full-time 74 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 72 Full-time 39 Part-time |
| 118 Full-time 81 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 193 Full-time 67 Part-time |
| $47,578 for Faculties $49,825 Part-time | Average Salary | $43,325 for Faculties $35,061 Part-time |