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Overview |
SHMS | Bard College | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 338 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shms.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHMS | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,157 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,157 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,665 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 81% |
Admission |
SHMS | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 4 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 100% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SHMS | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHMS | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $270 |
Diversity |
SHMS | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 66% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 11% |
Students |
SHMS | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 59% | ||
Campus |
SHMS | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than SHMS based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 338 students)
SHMS vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHMS or Bard College?
- Bard College is 169.9% more expensive to attend than SHMS for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $22,157.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.9% higher at Bard College than Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($59,800.00 vs. $22,157.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sacred Heart Major Seminary are 47.3% lower than costs at Bard College ($11,665 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than Sacred Heart Major Seminary (81% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is ?% larger than aid received Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($53,584 vs. $0)
SHMS vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHMS or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or SHMS .
- SHMS has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Bard College (46.1%)
SHMS vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHMS or Bard College? 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 Bard College and SHMS.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/