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Overview |
SHMS | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 338 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shms.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHMS | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,157 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,157 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,665 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 93% |
Admission |
SHMS | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 4 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 100% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | |||
| 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 |
SHMS | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHMS | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
SHMS | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 66% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 0% |
Students |
SHMS | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 38% | ||
Campus |
SHMS | Susquahanna | ||
| 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
- Susquehanna University is larger than than SHMS based on total student enrollment (2,231 students vs. 338 students)
SHMS vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHMS or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 145.7% more expensive to attend than SHMS for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $22,157.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.7% higher at Susquahanna than Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($54,440.00 vs. $22,157.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sacred Heart Major Seminary are 28.2% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($11,665 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Susquehanna University than Sacred Heart Major Seminary (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is ?% larger than aid received Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($40,914 vs. $0)
SHMS vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHMS or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or SHMS .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at SHMS (3.48)
- SHMS has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
SHMS vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHMS or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and SHMS.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/