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Overview |
Concordia University-Irvine | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,744 | 5,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #472 | #349 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cui.edu | udmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Irvine | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,330 | $31,058 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,330 | $31,058 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,508 | $18,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,623 | $21,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Irvine | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,576 | 5,163 | ||
| Admitted | 2,467 | 4,674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 960/1208 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Irvine | 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 |
Concordia University-Irvine | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,678 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $242 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Irvine | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 3% |
Students |
Concordia University-Irvine | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Irvine | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Detroit Mercy is larger than than Concordia University-Irvine based on total student enrollment (5,360 students vs. 3,744 students)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Irvine or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit?
- Concordia University Irvine is 26.6% more expensive to attend than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit for in-state tuition ($39,330.00 vs. $31,058.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.6% higher at Concordia University-Irvine than University of Detroit Mercy ($39,330.00 vs. $31,058.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Detroit Mercy than Concordia University-Irvine ($18,197 vs. $29,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 22.3% lower than costs at Concordia University Irvine ($10,444 vs. $12,770)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine as University of Detroit Mercy (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Irvine students is 14.6% larger than aid received University of Detroit Mercy ($24,623 vs. $21,483)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Irvine 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 Concordia University-Irvine .
- The average SAT score at University of Detroit Mercy (1122) is 93 points higher than at Concordia University-Irvine (1029)
- Incoming Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Concordia University-Irvine (23)
- Accepted freshman Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Concordia University-Irvine (3.61)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Concordia University-Irvine (69%)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Irvine 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 Concordia University-Irvine.
- The graduation rate at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit is higher than Concordia University Irvine (57% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy earn on average $4,300 more per year than Concordia University-Irvine graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $48,300)
- Concordia University Irvine students graduate with a $822 lower median federal student loan debt than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates. ($22,678 vs. $23,500)
- Concordia University-Irvine graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates. ($234 vs. $242)
- More Concordia University-Irvine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/