by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Shorter degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Shorter measures up.
Shorter is ranked #1,614 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D. Within Georgia, it ranks #54 of 99 for value.
These Shorter majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Special Education | #16 of 29 |
| Teacher Education | #117 of 252 |
| Sports Management | #161 of 492 |
| Criminal Justice Studies | #266 of 425 |
| Health & Physical Education | #295 of 757 |
| Athletic Training | #295 of 757 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Studies | #308 of 783 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | #375 of 638 |
| Criminal Justice Administration | #375 of 638 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #394 of 678 |
Below is the detailed Shorter value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Shorter University is ranked #53 out of #100 in Georgia for quality and #54 out of #99 for Georgia value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Shorter financial aid page to be sure.
Shorter University is ranked #1,614 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Shorter University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Shorter costs about $17,027. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $68,107 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $35,683 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $16,646 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $17,027 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $68,107 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Shorter net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Shorter degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $142,732 | — | — |
| All Students | $68,107 | #1,614 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $66,584 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $142,732 | — | — |
| All Students | $68,107 | #54 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $66,584 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Shorter shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $14,057 |
| $30K–$48K | $15,131 |
| $48K–$75K | $17,363 |
| $75K–$110K | $18,498 |
| Over $110K | $18,784 |
About 98% of Shorter undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $18,132 per year. Get more details on the Shorter financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Shorter cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.