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Overview |
CMU | SHMS | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,557 | 338 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #715 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmich.edu | shms.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU | SHMS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,200 | $22,157 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,200 | $22,157 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $11,665 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,605 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,314 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 0% |
Admission |
CMU | SHMS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,888 | 4 | ||
| Admitted | 15,701 | 4 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CMU | SHMS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU | SHMS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
CMU | SHMS | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 66% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 19% |
Students |
CMU | SHMS | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CMU | SHMS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Michigan University is larger than than SHMS based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 338 students)
CMU vs. SHMS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU or SHMS?
- Sacred Heart Major Seminary is 67.9% more expensive to attend than CMU for in-state tuition ($22,157.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.9% higher at SHMS than Central Michigan University ($22,157.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Michigan University are 3.7% lower than costs at Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($11,248 vs. $11,665)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Michigan University than Sacred Heart Major Seminary (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Michigan University students is ?% larger than aid received Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($11,314 vs. $0)
CMU vs. SHMS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU or SHMS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHMS or CMU .
- Accepted freshman SHMS students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at CMU (3.47)
- SHMS has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than CMU (78.9%)
CMU vs. SHMS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU or SHMS? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between SHMS and CMU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/