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WVU Fairmont State Marshall University Morgan State DePaul Buffalo State College Morehead State University University of Charleston Bowie State University Kent State University at East Liverpool Wright State University-Lake Campus Salisbury| Sacred Heart Major Seminary | West Virginia State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SHMS | WVSU | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 357 | 3,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1003 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shms.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHMS | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,440 | $8,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,440 | $13,948 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,015 | $12,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,371 | $10,878 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,095 | $8,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 83% |
Admission |
SHMS | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4 | 4,465 | ||
| Admitted | 4 | 4,303 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 7.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1073 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
SHMS | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHMS | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $240 |
Diversity |
SHMS | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 10% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 9% |
Students |
SHMS | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 17% | ||
Campus |
SHMS | WVSU | ||
| 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
- West Virginia State University is larger than than SHMS based on total student enrollment (3,458 students vs. 357 students)
SHMS vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHMS or WVSU?
- Sacred Heart Major Seminary is 198.5% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($25,440.00 vs. $8,524.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.4% higher at SHMS than West Virginia State University ($25,440.00 vs. $13,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sacred Heart Major Seminary than WVSU ($10,371 vs. $10,878)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sacred Heart Major Seminary are 7.7% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($12,015 vs. $12,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia State University than Sacred Heart Major Seminary (83% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart Major Seminary students is 236.1% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($29,095 vs. $8,657)
SHMS vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHMS or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or SHMS .
- Accepted freshman SHMS students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- SHMS has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than WVSU (96.4%)
SHMS vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHMS or WVSU? 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 WVSU and SHMS.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/