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Overview |
Loyola | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,899 | 5,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #223 | #349 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | udmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $31,058 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $31,058 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,520 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,511 | $18,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,796 | $21,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Loyola | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,909 | 5,163 | ||
| Admitted | 32,379 | 4,674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1370 | 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 |
Loyola | 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 |
Loyola | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $242 |
Diversity |
Loyola | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Loyola | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | 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
- Loyola University Chicago is larger than than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit based on total student enrollment (16,899 students vs. 5,360 students)
Loyola vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit?
- Loyola University Chicago is 54.9% more expensive to attend than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $31,058.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.9% higher at Loyola than University of Detroit Mercy ($48,100.00 vs. $31,058.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Detroit Mercy than Loyola ($18,197 vs. $37,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 48.6% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($10,444 vs. $15,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Detroit Mercy than Loyola University Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Chicago students is 24.7% larger than aid received University of Detroit Mercy ($26,796 vs. $21,483)
Loyola vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola 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 Loyola .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University Chicago (1195) is 73 points higher than at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (1122)
- Incoming Loyola 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 Loyola students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) 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 Loyola (79.1%)
Loyola vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola 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 Loyola.
- The graduation rate at Loyola is higher than University of Detroit Mercy (70% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn on average $7,200 more per year than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $52,600)
- University of Detroit Mercy students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More Loyola 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. (76% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/