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Overview |
NKU | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 5,360 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | #349 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | udmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $31,058 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $31,058 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $18,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $21,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
NKU | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 5,163 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 4,674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 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 | Aug 15, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NKU | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $242 |
Diversity |
NKU | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
NKU | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 6% | ||
Campus |
NKU | 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 | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 5,360 students)
NKU vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit?
- University of Detroit Mercy is 204.3% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($31,058.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.8% higher at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit than Northern Kentucky University ($31,058.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit ($7,259 vs. $18,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 7.7% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($10,444 vs. $11,248)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University as University of Detroit Mercy (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Detroit Mercy students is 90.5% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($21,483 vs. $11,275)
NKU vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU 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 NKU .
- The average SAT score at University of Detroit Mercy (1122) is 54 points higher than at NKU (1068)
- Incoming Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at NKU (23)
- Accepted freshman Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at NKU (3.42)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than NKU (86%)
NKU vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU 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 NKU.
- The graduation rate at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit is higher than Northern Kentucky University (57% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy earn on average $12,900 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $39,700)
- University of Detroit Mercy students graduate with a $1,450 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,950)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($242 vs. $257)
- More Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/