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Overview |
SHMS | Cleveland State | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 338 | 14,385 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shms.edu | csuohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHMS | Cleveland State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,157 | $12,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,157 | $17,359 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,665 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $15,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 91% |
Admission |
SHMS | Cleveland State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4 | 11,570 | ||
| Admitted | 4 | 9,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 100% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | |||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SHMS | Cleveland State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHMS | Cleveland State | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $222 |
Diversity |
SHMS | Cleveland State | ||
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| % Men | 66% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 2% |
Students |
SHMS | Cleveland State | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 7% | ||
Campus |
SHMS | Cleveland State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than SHMS based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 338 students)
SHMS vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHMS or Cleveland State?
- Sacred Heart Major Seminary is 82.5% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($22,157.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.6% higher at SHMS than Cleveland State University ($22,157.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sacred Heart Major Seminary are 21.7% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($11,665 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland State University than Sacred Heart Major Seminary (91% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is ?% larger than aid received Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($9,436 vs. $0)
SHMS vs. Cleveland State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHMS or Cleveland State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland State or SHMS .
- Accepted freshman SHMS students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- SHMS has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Cleveland State (85.3%)
SHMS vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHMS or Cleveland State? 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 Cleveland State and SHMS.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/