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Overview |
St. Mary's College | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,519 | 5,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #162 | #349 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintmarys.edu | udmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's College | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,880 | $31,058 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,880 | $31,058 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,580 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,960 | $18,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,112 | $21,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Mary's College | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,260 | 5,163 | ||
| Admitted | 1,896 | 4,674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/32 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1328 | 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 |
St. Mary's College | 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 |
St. Mary's College | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's College | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
St. Mary's College | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 6% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's College | 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 | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Detroit Mercy is larger than than St. Mary's College based on total student enrollment (5,360 students vs. 1,519 students)
St. Mary's College vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's College or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit?
- Saint Mary's College is 57.4% more expensive to attend than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit for in-state tuition ($48,880.00 vs. $31,058.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.4% higher at St. Mary's College than University of Detroit Mercy ($48,880.00 vs. $31,058.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Detroit Mercy than St. Mary's College ($18,197 vs. $27,960)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 30% lower than costs at Saint Mary's College ($10,444 vs. $13,580)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's College as University of Detroit Mercy (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's College students is 68.1% larger than aid received University of Detroit Mercy ($36,112 vs. $21,483)
St. Mary's College vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's College 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 St. Mary's College .
- The average SAT score at Saint Mary's College (1125) is 3 points higher than at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (1122)
- Incoming St. Mary's College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (25)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) 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 St. Mary's College (83.9%)
St. Mary's College vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's College 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 St. Mary's College.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's College is higher than University of Detroit Mercy (79% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy earn on average $1,500 more per year than St. Mary's College graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $51,100)
- University of Detroit Mercy students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's College graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's College 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. (85% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/