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Overview |
SHMS | Hiram | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Hiram, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 357 | 1,011 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #608 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shms.edu | hiram.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHMS | Hiram | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,440 | $26,265 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,440 | $26,265 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,015 | $11,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,371 | $21,362 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,095 | $17,546 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 100% |
Admission |
SHMS | Hiram | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4 | 1,906 | ||
| Admitted | 4 | 1,780 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 13% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | |||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
SHMS | Hiram | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHMS | Hiram | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
SHMS | Hiram | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 4% |
Students |
SHMS | Hiram | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 24% | ||
Campus |
SHMS | Hiram | ||
| 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
- Hiram College is larger than than SHMS based on total student enrollment (1,011 students vs. 357 students)
SHMS vs. Hiram Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHMS or Hiram?
- Hiram College is 3.2% more expensive to attend than SHMS for in-state tuition ($26,265.00 vs. $25,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at Hiram than Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($26,265.00 vs. $25,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sacred Heart Major Seminary than Hiram ($10,371 vs. $21,362)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiram College are 3.9% lower than costs at Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($11,560 vs. $12,015)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hiram College than Sacred Heart Major Seminary (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart Major Seminary students is 65.8% larger than aid received Hiram College ($29,095 vs. $17,546)
SHMS vs. Hiram Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHMS or Hiram? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hiram or SHMS .
- Accepted freshman SHMS students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Hiram (3.28)
- SHMS has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Hiram (93.4%)
SHMS vs. Hiram Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHMS or Hiram? 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 Hiram and SHMS.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/