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Overview |
SHMS | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 338 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shms.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHMS | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,157 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,157 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,665 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
SHMS | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 4 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 100% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SHMS | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHMS | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $268 |
Diversity |
SHMS | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 66% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 10% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 2% |
Students |
SHMS | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 73% | ||
Campus |
SHMS | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than SHMS based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 338 students)
SHMS vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHMS or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 103.1% more expensive to attend than SHMS for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $22,157.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.1% higher at Willamette University than Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($45,000.00 vs. $22,157.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sacred Heart Major Seminary are 22.9% lower than costs at Willamette University ($11,665 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Sacred Heart Major Seminary (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is ?% larger than aid received Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($27,700 vs. $0)
SHMS vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHMS or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or SHMS .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at SHMS (3.48)
- SHMS has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Willamette University (80.6%)
SHMS vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHMS or Willamette 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 Willamette University and SHMS.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/