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F&M DePaul Dickinson College Temple Kent State University at East Liverpool Mercyhurst College Wright State University-Lake Campus Penn State Wilkes-Barre Marist College Clarion University of Pennsylvania EIU WCU| Sacred Heart Major Seminary | Washington & Jefferson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SHMS | W&J | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 338 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shms.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHMS | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,157 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,157 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,665 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
SHMS | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 4 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 100% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | |||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHMS | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
SHMS | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 66% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 2% |
Students |
SHMS | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 28% | ||
Campus |
SHMS | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington & Jefferson College is larger than than SHMS based on total student enrollment (1,151 students vs. 338 students)
SHMS vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHMS or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 123.9% more expensive to attend than SHMS for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $22,157.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.9% higher at W&J than Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($49,612.00 vs. $22,157.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sacred Heart Major Seminary are 15.9% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($11,665 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Sacred Heart Major Seminary (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is ?% larger than aid received Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($38,963 vs. $0)
SHMS vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHMS or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or SHMS .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at SHMS (3.48)
- SHMS has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than W&J (88.1%)
SHMS vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHMS or W&J? 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 W&J and SHMS.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/