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Overview |
Florida Southern | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,281 | 5,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #349 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | udmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,700 | $31,058 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,700 | $31,058 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,324 | $18,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,730 | $21,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,120 | 5,163 | ||
| Admitted | 6,295 | 4,674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 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 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida Southern | 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 |
Florida Southern | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $242 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Florida Southern | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | 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 Florida Southern based on total student enrollment (5,360 students vs. 3,281 students)
Florida Southern vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit?
- Florida Southern College is 27.8% more expensive to attend than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit for in-state tuition ($39,700.00 vs. $31,058.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at Florida Southern than University of Detroit Mercy ($39,700.00 vs. $31,058.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Detroit Mercy than Florida Southern ($18,197 vs. $27,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 18.7% lower than costs at Florida Southern College ($10,444 vs. $12,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College as University of Detroit Mercy (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Southern College students is 29.1% larger than aid received University of Detroit Mercy ($27,730 vs. $21,483)
Florida Southern vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern 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 Florida Southern .
- The average SAT score at Florida Southern College (1172) is 50 points higher than at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (1122)
- Incoming Florida Southern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (25)
- Accepted freshman Florida Southern students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than 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 Florida Southern (56.6%)
Florida Southern vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern 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 Florida Southern.
- The graduation rate at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit is higher than Florida Southern College (57% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy earn on average $9,900 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $42,700)
- University of Detroit Mercy students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Southern graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,000)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Southern graduates. ($242 vs. $248)
- More Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Southern students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/