Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 1 school was closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oglethorpe University | Atlanta, GA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor |
| Shorter University | Rome, GA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| Spelman College | Atlanta, GA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor |
| Young Harris College | Young Harris, GA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master |
| Shorter University-College of Adult & Professional Programs | Rome, GA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/08/2017) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $11,000 for all undergraduate students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oglethorpe University | $45,806 | 70.99% | 57% | 16:1 | 1,491 |
| Shorter University | $24,044 | 97.47% | 31% | 15:1 | 1,515 |
| Spelman College | $30,058 | 28.39% | 74% | 11:1 | 3,102 |
| Young Harris College | $32,305 | 77.29% | 49% | 11:1 | 1,511 |
| Shorter University-College of Adult & Professional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/08/2017) | ||||
| Average | $11,000 | - | 0.00% | 14.00:1 | 35 |