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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Livingstone College NCAT Shaw University DePaul Benedict College University of Charleston Bowie State University North Carolina Central University Shepherds Theological Seminary Kent State University at East Liverpool Wright State University-Lake Campus| Sacred Heart Major Seminary | Johnson C Smith University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SHMS | JCSU | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 357 | 1,102 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #958 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shms.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHMS | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,440 | $18,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,440 | $18,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,015 | $9,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,371 | $19,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,095 | $14,883 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 98% |
Admission |
SHMS | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4 | 4,273 | ||
| Admitted | 4 | 1,832 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 42.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | |||
| 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 | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHMS | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $331 |
Diversity |
SHMS | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 9% |
Students |
SHMS | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 52% | ||
Campus |
SHMS | JCSU | ||
| 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
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than SHMS based on total student enrollment (1,102 students vs. 357 students)
SHMS vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHMS or JCSU?
- Sacred Heart Major Seminary is 37.9% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($25,440.00 vs. $18,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.9% higher at SHMS than Johnson C Smith University ($25,440.00 vs. $18,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sacred Heart Major Seminary than JCSU ($10,371 vs. $19,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 33.3% lower than costs at Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($9,014 vs. $12,015)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Sacred Heart Major Seminary (98% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart Major Seminary students is 95.5% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($29,095 vs. $14,883)
SHMS vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHMS or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or SHMS .
- Accepted freshman SHMS students have a 1 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- SHMS has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than JCSU (42.9%)
SHMS vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHMS or JCSU? 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 JCSU and SHMS.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/