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Overview |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Location | West Palm Beach, FL | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 5,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #491 | #349 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pba.edu | udmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,900 | $31,058 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,900 | $31,058 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,276 | $18,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,749 | $21,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 5,163 | ||
| Admitted | 5,888 | 4,674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.7% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 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 |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,704 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $242 |
Diversity |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Palm Beach Atlantic | 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 Palm Beach Atlantic based on total student enrollment (5,360 students vs. 3,828 students)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Palm Beach Atlantic or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit?
- Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach is 12.4% more expensive to attend than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit for in-state tuition ($34,900.00 vs. $31,058.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.4% higher at Palm Beach Atlantic than University of Detroit Mercy ($34,900.00 vs. $31,058.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Detroit Mercy than Palm Beach Atlantic ($18,197 vs. $30,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 11.9% lower than costs at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach ($10,444 vs. $11,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Detroit Mercy than Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach students is 5.9% larger than aid received University of Detroit Mercy ($22,749 vs. $21,483)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Palm Beach Atlantic 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 Palm Beach Atlantic .
- The average SAT score at University of Detroit Mercy (1122) is 57 points higher than at Palm Beach Atlantic (1065)
- Incoming Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Palm Beach Atlantic (23)
- Accepted freshman Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Palm Beach Atlantic (3.36)
- Palm Beach Atlantic has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (90.5%)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Palm Beach Atlantic 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 Palm Beach Atlantic.
- The graduation rate at Palm Beach Atlantic is higher than University of Detroit Mercy (58% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy earn on average $6,300 more per year than Palm Beach Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $46,300)
- Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach students graduate with a $796 lower median federal student loan debt than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates. ($22,704 vs. $23,500)
- Palm Beach Atlantic graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates. ($234 vs. $242)
- More Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Palm Beach Atlantic students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/