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Overview |
SHMS | St. Andrews University | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Laurinburg, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 338 | 809 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shms.edu | sapc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHMS | St. Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,157 | $28,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,157 | $28,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,665 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $31,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $17,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 97% |
Admission |
SHMS | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4 | 1,767 | ||
| Admitted | 4 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 64.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 100% | 15.6%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.13 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
SHMS | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHMS | St. Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $232 |
Diversity |
SHMS | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 66% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 22% |
Students |
SHMS | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 52% | ||
Campus |
SHMS | St. Andrews 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
- St. Andrews University is larger than than SHMS based on total student enrollment (809 students vs. 338 students)
SHMS vs. St. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHMS or St. Andrews University?
- St. Andrews University is 29.1% more expensive to attend than SHMS for in-state tuition ($28,600.00 vs. $22,157.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.1% higher at St. Andrews University than Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($28,600.00 vs. $22,157.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Andrews University are 1.6% lower than costs at Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($11,480 vs. $11,665)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Andrews University than Sacred Heart Major Seminary (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Andrews University students is ?% larger than aid received Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($17,026 vs. $0)
SHMS vs. St. Andrews University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHMS or St. Andrews University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Andrews University or SHMS .
- Accepted freshman SHMS students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at St. Andrews University (3.13)
- SHMS has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than St. Andrews University (64.8%)
SHMS vs. St. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHMS or St. Andrews 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 St. Andrews University and SHMS.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/