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Overview |
Thomas More | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Location | Crestview Hills, KY | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,958 | 5,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #688 | #349 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasmore.edu | udmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas More | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,060 | $31,058 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,060 | $31,058 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,014 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,962 | $18,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,834 | $21,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Thomas More | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,919 | 5,163 | ||
| Admitted | 2,751 | 4,674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1005/1256 | 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Thomas More | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas More | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Thomas More | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
Thomas More | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Thomas More | 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 | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Detroit Mercy is larger than than Thomas More based on total student enrollment (5,360 students vs. 1,958 students)
Thomas More vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas More or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit?
- Thomas More University is 9.7% more expensive to attend than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit for in-state tuition ($34,060.00 vs. $31,058.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.7% higher at Thomas More than University of Detroit Mercy ($34,060.00 vs. $31,058.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Detroit Mercy than Thomas More ($18,197 vs. $21,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas More University are 4.3% lower than costs at University of Detroit Mercy ($10,014 vs. $10,444)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Thomas More University as University of Detroit Mercy (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas More University students is 10.9% larger than aid received University of Detroit Mercy ($23,834 vs. $21,483)
Thomas More vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas More 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 Thomas More .
- The average SAT score at University of Detroit Mercy (1122) is 106 points higher than at Thomas More (1016)
- Incoming Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Thomas More (22)
- Accepted freshman Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Thomas More (3.35)
- Thomas More has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (90.5%)
Thomas More vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas More 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 Thomas More.
- The graduation rate at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit is higher than Thomas More University (57% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Thomas More University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $52,600)
- University of Detroit Mercy students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas More graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas More graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas More students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/