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Overview |
IUPUI | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,979 | 5,360 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #482 | #349 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iupui.edu | udmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
IUPUI | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,972 | $31,058 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,410 | $31,058 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,252 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,462 | $18,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,201 | $21,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
IUPUI | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,637 | 5,163 | ||
| Admitted | 12,961 | 4,674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.2% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 960/1208 | ||
| 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 | May 15, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
IUPUI | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IUPUI | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,090 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $242 |
Diversity |
IUPUI | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
IUPUI | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 6% | ||
Campus |
IUPUI | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| 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
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit based on total student enrollment (25,979 students vs. 5,360 students)
IUPUI vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IUPUI or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit?
- University of Detroit Mercy is 246.2% more expensive to attend than IUPUI for in-state tuition ($31,058.00 vs. $8,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at IUPUI than University of Detroit Mercy ($31,410.00 vs. $31,058.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit ($11,462 vs. $18,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 7.7% lower than costs at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($10,444 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Detroit Mercy than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Detroit Mercy students is 76.1% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($21,483 vs. $12,201)
IUPUI vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IUPUI or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or IUPUI .
- The average SAT score at University of Detroit Mercy (1122) is 108 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at IUPUI (22)
- Accepted freshman Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at IUPUI (3.52)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than IUPUI (82.9%)
IUPUI vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IUPUI or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit? 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 Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit and IUPUI.
- The graduation rate at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (57% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy earn on average $4,000 more per year than IUPUI graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $48,600)
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students graduate with a $410 lower median federal student loan debt than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates. ($23,090 vs. $23,500)
- IUPUI graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates. ($238 vs. $242)
- More Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IUPUI students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/