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Overview |
Saint Marys College of California | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Location | Moraga, CA | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,765 | 5,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #254 | #349 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stmarys-ca.edu | udmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Marys College of California | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,732 | $31,058 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,732 | $31,058 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,404 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,129 | $18,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,139 | $21,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Marys College of California | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,353 | 5,163 | ||
| Admitted | 2,947 | 4,674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1253 | 960/1208 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Saint Marys College of California | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Marys College of California | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,800 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $242 |
Diversity |
Saint Marys College of California | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Saint Marys College of California | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Saint Marys College of California | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Detroit Mercy is larger than than Saint Marys College of California based on total student enrollment (5,360 students vs. 2,765 students)
Saint Marys College of California vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Marys College of California or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit?
- Saint Marys College of California is 73% more expensive to attend than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit for in-state tuition ($53,732.00 vs. $31,058.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73% higher at Saint Marys College of California than University of Detroit Mercy ($53,732.00 vs. $31,058.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Detroit Mercy than Saint Marys College of California ($18,197 vs. $32,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 57.1% lower than costs at Saint Marys College of California ($10,444 vs. $16,404)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Marys College of California as University of Detroit Mercy (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Marys College of California students is 82.2% larger than aid received University of Detroit Mercy ($39,139 vs. $21,483)
Saint Marys College of California vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Marys College of California 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 Saint Marys College of California .
- The average SAT score at Saint Marys College of California (1124) is 2 points higher than at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (1122)
- Incoming Saint Marys College of California students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (25)
- Accepted freshman Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Saint Marys College of California (3.6)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Saint Marys College of California (87.9%)
Saint Marys College of California vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Marys College of California 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 Saint Marys College of California.
- The graduation rate at Saint Marys College of California is higher than University of Detroit Mercy (61% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Saint Marys College of California earn on average $14,200 more per year than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates after ten years. ($66,800 vs. $52,600)
- University of Detroit Mercy students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Marys College of California 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 Saint Marys College of California graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More Saint Marys College of California 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. (71% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/