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Overview |
SHMS | WMU | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 357 | 16,693 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #631 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shms.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHMS | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,440 | $15,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,440 | $18,998 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,015 | $11,713 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,371 | $20,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,095 | $8,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 91% |
Admission |
SHMS | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4 | 20,100 | ||
| Admitted | 4 | 17,020 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | |||
| 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 | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHMS | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $275 |
Diversity |
SHMS | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 1% |
Students |
SHMS | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 21% | ||
Campus |
SHMS | WMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than SHMS based on total student enrollment (16,693 students vs. 357 students)
SHMS vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHMS or WMU?
- Sacred Heart Major Seminary is 67.4% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($25,440.00 vs. $15,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.9% higher at SHMS than Western Michigan University ($25,440.00 vs. $18,998.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sacred Heart Major Seminary than WMU ($10,371 vs. $20,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 2.6% lower than costs at Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($11,713 vs. $12,015)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Michigan University than Sacred Heart Major Seminary (91% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart Major Seminary students is 254.1% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($29,095 vs. $8,217)
SHMS vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHMS or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or SHMS .
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at SHMS (3.48)
- SHMS has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than WMU (84.7%)
SHMS vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHMS or WMU? 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 WMU and SHMS.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/