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Overview |
BSU | SHMS | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 338 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | shms.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | SHMS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $22,157 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $22,157 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $11,665 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
BSU | SHMS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 4 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 4 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | |||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
BSU | SHMS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | SHMS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | N/A |
Diversity |
BSU | SHMS | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 66% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 19% |
Students |
BSU | SHMS | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 0% | ||
Campus |
BSU | SHMS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than SHMS based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 338 students)
BSU vs. SHMS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or SHMS?
- Sacred Heart Major Seminary is 162.7% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($22,157.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at BSU than Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($25,918.00 vs. $22,157.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 7% lower than costs at Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($10,904 vs. $11,665)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ball State University than Sacred Heart Major Seminary (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is ?% larger than aid received Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($11,418 vs. $0)
BSU vs. SHMS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or SHMS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHMS or BSU .
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at SHMS (3.48)
- SHMS has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than BSU (68.9%)
BSU vs. SHMS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or SHMS? 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 SHMS and BSU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/