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Overview |
SHMS | UWM | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 357 | 22,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #845 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shms.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHMS | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,440 | $8,455 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,440 | $20,455 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,015 | $10,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,371 | $16,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,095 | $5,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 83% |
Admission |
SHMS | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4 | 16,662 | ||
| Admitted | 4 | 14,736 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SHMS | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHMS | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
SHMS | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 0% |
Students |
SHMS | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 10% | ||
Campus |
SHMS | UWM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is larger than than SHMS based on total student enrollment (22,481 students vs. 357 students)
SHMS vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHMS or UWM?
- Sacred Heart Major Seminary is 200.9% more expensive to attend than UWM for in-state tuition ($25,440.00 vs. $8,455.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.4% higher at SHMS than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($25,440.00 vs. $20,455.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sacred Heart Major Seminary than UWM ($10,371 vs. $16,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee are 9.4% lower than costs at Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($10,980 vs. $12,015)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee than Sacred Heart Major Seminary (83% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart Major Seminary students is 448.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($29,095 vs. $5,305)
SHMS vs. UWM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHMS or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or SHMS .
- Accepted freshman SHMS students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at UWM (3.16)
- SHMS has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than UWM (88.4%)
SHMS vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHMS or UWM? 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 UWM and SHMS.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/