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Overview |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | GWU | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Boiling Springs, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,528 | 3,125 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #277 | #604 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udmercy.edu | gardner-webb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | GWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,300 | $32,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,300 | $32,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,738 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,987 | $24,035 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,230 | $24,762 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | GWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,750 | 4,670 | ||
| Admitted | 4,608 | 4,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 87% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | GWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | GWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $24,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $258 |
Diversity |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | GWU | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | GWU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | GWU | ||
| 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 GWU based on total student enrollment (5,528 students vs. 3,125 students)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. GWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or GWU?
- Gardner Webb University is 0.5% more expensive to attend than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit for in-state tuition ($32,470.00 vs. $32,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at GWU than University of Detroit Mercy ($32,470.00 vs. $32,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Detroit Mercy than GWU ($17,987 vs. $24,035)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 0.3% lower than costs at Gardner Webb University ($10,738 vs. $10,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Detroit Mercy than Gardner Webb University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 11.4% larger than aid received University of Detroit Mercy ($24,762 vs. $22,230)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. GWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or GWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GWU or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit .
- The average SAT score at University of Detroit Mercy (1122) is 145 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (3.67)
- GWU has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (80.1%)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. GWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or GWU? 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 GWU and Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit.
- The graduation rate at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit is higher than Gardner Webb University (57% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy earn on average $12,100 more per year than GWU graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $40,500)
- University of Detroit Mercy students graduate with a $1,469 lower median federal student loan debt than GWU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,969)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than GWU graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/