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Overview |
Earlham | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 5,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #349 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | udmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,218 | $31,058 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,218 | $31,058 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,448 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,746 | $18,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,303 | $21,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Earlham | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,375 | 5,163 | ||
| Admitted | 1,007 | 4,674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Earlham | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $242 |
Diversity |
Earlham | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Earlham | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | 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 | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Detroit Mercy is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (5,360 students vs. 677 students)
Earlham vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit?
- Earlham College is 58.5% more expensive to attend than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit for in-state tuition ($49,218.00 vs. $31,058.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.5% higher at Earlham than University of Detroit Mercy ($49,218.00 vs. $31,058.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Detroit Mercy than Earlham ($18,197 vs. $25,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 19.2% lower than costs at Earlham College ($10,444 vs. $12,448)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College as University of Detroit Mercy (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 73.6% larger than aid received University of Detroit Mercy ($37,303 vs. $21,483)
Earlham vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham 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 Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have at the same average high school GPA (3.67) as students at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (3.67)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Earlham (73.2%)
Earlham vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham 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 Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Earlham is higher than University of Detroit Mercy (66% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy earn on average $13,500 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $39,100)
- University of Detroit Mercy students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Earlham graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Earlham graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More Earlham 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. (75% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/