- University of North Georgia (UNG) is a public school while Shorter University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Georgia.
- Shorter University has more expensive tuition of $24,044 than UNG ($15,441).
- Shorter University has tighter acceptance rate of 53.37% than UNG (78.07%).
- UNG has higher SAT scores of 1,080 than Shorter University (1,070).
- UNG is larger with 18,029 students than Shorter University (1,515 students).
University of North Georgia View More Rivals | Shorter University View More Rivals | |
| #22 in Georgia | Rankings | |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Dahlonega, GA | Location | Rome, GA |
UNG| Known as | Shorter | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $5,009 Georgia residents $15,441 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $24,044 |
| $5,556 Georgia residents $17,904 out-of-state | Graduate | $17,000 |
| $6,479 | Financial Aid | $17,678 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $25 graduate |
| 78.07% | Acceptance Rate | 53.37% |
| 49.96% | Yield | 28.84% |
| 1,080 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,070 SAT, 20 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 18,029 | Total Students | 1,515 |
| 17,240 | Undergraduate | 1,373 |
| 789 | Graduate | 142 |
| 3,015 | Online Enrollment | 423 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 38% | Graduation Rate | 31% |
| 30% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 72% | Retention Rate | 72% |
| $46,200 | 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 |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,778) $6,440 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 760) $5,000 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,400 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 724 Full-time 259 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 72 Full-time 39 Part-time |
| 1,754 Full-time 376 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 193 Full-time 67 Part-time |
| $62,862 for Faculties $53,263 Part-time | Average Salary | $43,325 for Faculties $35,061 Part-time |