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Michigan State WMU CMU Oakland Ferris State University Saginaw Valley State University WSU Michigan Hope College Eastern Michigan University UM-Dearborn Northern Michigan University| Grand Valley State University | Sacred Heart Major Seminary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GVSU | SHMS | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,269 | 357 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #559 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | shms.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | SHMS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,628 | $25,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,820 | $25,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,142 | $12,015 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,995 | $10,371 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,925 | $29,095 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 50% |
Admission |
GVSU | SHMS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,297 | 4 | ||
| Admitted | 23,008 | 4 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.7% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | |||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
GVSU | SHMS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | SHMS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | N/A |
Diversity |
GVSU | SHMS | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 19% |
Students |
GVSU | SHMS | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 0% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | SHMS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than SHMS based on total student enrollment (22,269 students vs. 357 students)
GVSU vs. SHMS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or SHMS?
- Sacred Heart Major Seminary is 73.9% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($25,440.00 vs. $14,628.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at SHMS than Grand Valley State University ($25,440.00 vs. $20,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sacred Heart Major Seminary than GVSU ($10,371 vs. $17,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 7.8% lower than costs at Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($11,142 vs. $12,015)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Valley State University than Sacred Heart Major Seminary (86% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart Major Seminary students is 226% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($29,095 vs. $8,925)
GVSU vs. SHMS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or SHMS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHMS or GVSU .
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at SHMS (3.48)
- SHMS has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than GVSU (94.7%)
GVSU vs. SHMS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU 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 GVSU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/