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Overview |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Pacific | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,360 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #349 | #354 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udmercy.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,058 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,058 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,444 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,197 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,483 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,163 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 4,674 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1208 | 1010/1350 | ||
| 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 | Aug 25, 2024 |
Academics |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $270 |
Diversity |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 12% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Pacific | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Detroit Mercy is larger than than Pacific based on total student enrollment (5,360 students vs. 3,559 students)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or Pacific?
- Pacific University is 63.8% more expensive to attend than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $31,058.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.8% higher at Pacific than University of Detroit Mercy ($50,884.00 vs. $31,058.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Detroit Mercy than Pacific ($18,197 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 38% lower than costs at Pacific University ($10,444 vs. $14,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Detroit Mercy than Pacific University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 55.2% larger than aid received University of Detroit Mercy ($33,340 vs. $21,483)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit .
- The average SAT score at University of Detroit Mercy (1122) is 32 points higher than at Pacific (1090)
- Incoming Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Pacific (24)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (3.67)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (90.5%)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or Pacific? 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 Pacific and Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit.
- The graduation rate at Pacific is higher than University of Detroit Mercy (61% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy earn on average $5,800 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $46,800)
- University of Detroit Mercy students graduate with a $2,656 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,156)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($242 vs. $270)
- More Pacific 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. (78% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/