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Overview |
DePaul | SHMS | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 338 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | shms.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | SHMS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $22,157 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $22,157 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $11,665 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
DePaul | SHMS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 4 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 4 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | |||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
DePaul | SHMS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | SHMS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | N/A |
Diversity |
DePaul | SHMS | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 66% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 19% |
Students |
DePaul | SHMS | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 0% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | SHMS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than SHMS based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 338 students)
DePaul vs. SHMS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or SHMS?
- DePaul University is 90.4% more expensive to attend than SHMS for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $22,157.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.4% higher at DePaul than Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($42,189.00 vs. $22,157.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sacred Heart Major Seminary are 37.7% lower than costs at DePaul University ($11,665 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University than Sacred Heart Major Seminary (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is ?% larger than aid received Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($26,004 vs. $0)
DePaul vs. SHMS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or SHMS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHMS or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at SHMS (3.48)
- SHMS has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. SHMS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul 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 DePaul.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/