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Overview |
SHMS | Finlandia University | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Hancock, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 338 | 450 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shms.edu | finlandia.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHMS | Finlandia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,157 | $25,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,157 | $25,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,665 | $9,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $20,539 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $15,722 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
SHMS | Finlandia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4 | 1,385 | ||
| Admitted | 4 | 922 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 100% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SHMS | Finlandia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHMS | Finlandia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
SHMS | Finlandia University | ||
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| % Men | 66% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 15% |
Students |
SHMS | Finlandia University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 34% | ||
Campus |
SHMS | Finlandia University | ||
| 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
- Finlandia University is larger than than SHMS based on total student enrollment (450 students vs. 338 students)
SHMS vs. Finlandia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHMS or Finlandia University?
- Finlandia University is 14.4% more expensive to attend than SHMS for in-state tuition ($25,346.00 vs. $22,157.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at Finlandia University than Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($25,346.00 vs. $22,157.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Finlandia University are 16.9% lower than costs at Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($9,978 vs. $11,665)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Finlandia University than Sacred Heart Major Seminary (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Finlandia University students is ?% larger than aid received Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($15,722 vs. $0)
SHMS vs. Finlandia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHMS or Finlandia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Finlandia University or SHMS .
- Accepted freshman SHMS students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Finlandia University (2.89)
- SHMS has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Finlandia University (66.6%)
SHMS vs. Finlandia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHMS or Finlandia University? 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 Finlandia University and SHMS.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/