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Overview |
Holy Cross College | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 434 | 5,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #349 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | udmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,500 | $31,058 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,500 | $31,058 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,650 | $18,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,381 | $21,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 944 | 5,163 | ||
| Admitted | 719 | 4,674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1373 | 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 | Jul 28, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Holy Cross College | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $242 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Holy Cross College | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | 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 Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (5,360 students vs. 434 students)
Holy Cross College vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit?
- Holy Cross College is 7.9% more expensive to attend than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit for in-state tuition ($33,500.00 vs. $31,058.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at Holy Cross College than University of Detroit Mercy ($33,500.00 vs. $31,058.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Detroit Mercy than Holy Cross College ($18,197 vs. $22,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 14.9% lower than costs at Holy Cross College ($10,444 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Detroit Mercy than Holy Cross College (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Cross College students is 13.5% larger than aid received University of Detroit Mercy ($24,381 vs. $21,483)
Holy Cross College vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College 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 Holy Cross College .
- The average SAT score at University of Detroit Mercy (1122) is 138 points higher than at Holy Cross College (984)
- Incoming Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Holy Cross College (22)
- Accepted freshman Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Holy Cross College (76.2%)
Holy Cross College vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College 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 Holy Cross College.
- The graduation rate at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit is higher than Holy Cross College (57% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy earn on average $8,800 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $43,800)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $375 lower median federal student loan debt than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates. ($23,125 vs. $23,500)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates. ($239 vs. $242)
- More Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/