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UWM Stritch DePaul Franklin University Carthage Kent State University at East Liverpool Wright State University-Lake Campus SHU North Greenville University Marian University EIU University of Wisconsin-Whitewater| Sacred Heart Major Seminary | Concordia University Wisconsin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SHMS | CUW | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 357 | 5,063 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shms.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHMS | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,440 | $33,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,440 | $33,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,015 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,371 | $28,060 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,095 | $23,693 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 100% |
Admission |
SHMS | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4 | 4,537 | ||
| Admitted | 4 | 3,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 67.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
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| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
SHMS | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHMS | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $247 |
Diversity |
SHMS | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 2% |
Students |
SHMS | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 37% | ||
Campus |
SHMS | CUW | ||
| 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
- Concordia University Wisconsin is larger than than SHMS based on total student enrollment (5,063 students vs. 357 students)
SHMS vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHMS or CUW?
- Concordia University Wisconsin is 32.7% more expensive to attend than SHMS for in-state tuition ($33,750.00 vs. $25,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.7% higher at CUW than Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($33,750.00 vs. $25,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sacred Heart Major Seminary than CUW ($10,371 vs. $28,060)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sacred Heart Major Seminary are 5.7% lower than costs at Concordia University Wisconsin ($12,015 vs. $12,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Wisconsin than Sacred Heart Major Seminary (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart Major Seminary students is 22.8% larger than aid received Concordia University Wisconsin ($29,095 vs. $23,693)
SHMS vs. CUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHMS or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or SHMS .
- Accepted freshman CUW students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at SHMS (3.48)
- SHMS has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than CUW (67.5%)
SHMS vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHMS or CUW? 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 CUW and SHMS.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/