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Overview |
KY State | SHMS | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 338 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | shms.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | SHMS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $22,157 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $22,157 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $11,665 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
KY State | SHMS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | 4 | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | 4 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 783/978 | |||
| 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 |
KY State | SHMS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | SHMS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | N/A |
Diversity |
KY State | SHMS | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 66% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 19% |
Students |
KY State | SHMS | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 0% | ||
Campus |
KY State | SHMS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kentucky State University is larger than than SHMS based on total student enrollment (1,726 students vs. 338 students)
KY State vs. SHMS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or SHMS?
- Sacred Heart Major Seminary is 182.1% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($22,157.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.9% higher at SHMS than Kentucky State University ($22,157.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 44.4% lower than costs at Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($8,076 vs. $11,665)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky State University than Sacred Heart Major Seminary (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky State University students is ?% larger than aid received Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($8,257 vs. $0)
KY State vs. SHMS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or SHMS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHMS or KY State .
- Accepted freshman SHMS students have a 0.76 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at KY State (2.72)
- SHMS has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than KY State (91.5%)
KY State vs. SHMS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State 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 KY State.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/