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Overview |
JU | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 5,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #349 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | udmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $31,058 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $31,058 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $18,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $21,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
JU | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 5,163 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 4,674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 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 |
JU | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $242 |
Diversity |
JU | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 3% |
Students |
JU | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 6% | ||
Campus |
JU | 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 JU based on total student enrollment (5,360 students vs. 3,837 students)
JU vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit?
- Jacksonville University is 40.1% more expensive to attend than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $31,058.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.1% higher at JU than University of Detroit Mercy ($43,520.00 vs. $31,058.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Detroit Mercy than JU ($18,197 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 53.1% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($10,444 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Detroit Mercy than Jacksonville University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 48.9% larger than aid received University of Detroit Mercy ($31,988 vs. $21,483)
JU vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU 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 JU .
- 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 JU (3.61)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU 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 JU.
- The graduation rate at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit is higher than Jacksonville University (57% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $52,600)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $879 lower median federal student loan debt than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates. ($22,621 vs. $23,500)
- JU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates. ($233 vs. $242)
- More Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/