SHMS vs. West Virginia University at Parkersburg

Comparable Facts

Compare Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, MI with West Virginia University at Parkersburg in Parkersburg, WV on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

West Virginia University at Parkersburg is larger than SHMS based on total student enrollment (2,728 students vs. 351 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Sacred Heart Major Seminary is located in Detroit, MI (Large City setting); West Virginia University at Parkersburg is in Parkersburg, WV (Small Suburban setting).
• Sacred Heart Major Seminary is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. West Virginia University at Parkersburg is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Sacred Heart Major Seminary 7:1; West Virginia University at Parkersburg 17:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sacred Heart Major Seminary are 13% lower than at West Virginia University at Parkersburg ($12,650 vs. $14,544).
• Out-of-state tuition is 164.4% higher at SHMS than at West Virginia University at Parkersburg (about $14,996 more per year; $24,120 vs. $9,124).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Sacred Heart Major Seminary than at West Virginia University at Parkersburg (100% vs. 88%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart Major Seminary students is 368.2% larger than aid received by West Virginia University at Parkersburg students ($34,987 vs. $7,472).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at SHMS, open admission at West Virginia University at Parkersburg.
• Typical fall application deadline: SHMS Aug 15, 2027.

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.