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Overview |
SHMS | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 357 | 3,307 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #947 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shms.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHMS | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,440 | $6,468 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,440 | $16,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,015 | $11,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,371 | $10,993 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,095 | $7,034 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 92% |
Admission |
SHMS | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4 | 1,979 | ||
| Admitted | 4 | 1,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 99.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 34.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
SHMS | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHMS | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $227 |
Diversity |
SHMS | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 1% |
Students |
SHMS | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 11% | ||
Campus |
SHMS | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairmont State University is larger than than SHMS based on total student enrollment (3,307 students vs. 357 students)
SHMS vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHMS or Fairmont State ?
- Sacred Heart Major Seminary is 293.3% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($25,440.00 vs. $6,468.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.3% higher at SHMS than Fairmont State University ($25,440.00 vs. $16,174.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sacred Heart Major Seminary than Fairmont State ($10,371 vs. $10,993)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 4.6% lower than costs at Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($11,486 vs. $12,015)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairmont State University than Sacred Heart Major Seminary (92% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart Major Seminary students is 313.6% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($29,095 vs. $7,034)
SHMS vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHMS or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or SHMS .
- Accepted freshman SHMS students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Fairmont State (3.36)
- SHMS has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Fairmont State (99.2%)
SHMS vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHMS or Fairmont 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 Fairmont State and SHMS.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/