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Overview |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | St. Kate's | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,360 | 3,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #349 | #276 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udmercy.edu | stkate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | St. Kate's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,058 | $46,976 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,058 | $46,976 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,444 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,197 | $19,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,483 | $37,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | St. Kate's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,163 | 1,512 | ||
| Admitted | 4,674 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1208 | 1155/1450 | ||
| 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 |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | St. Kate's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | St. Kate's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $289 |
Diversity |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | St. Kate's | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | St. Kate's | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | St. Kate's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Detroit Mercy is larger than than St. Kate's based on total student enrollment (5,360 students vs. 3,577 students)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. St. Kate's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or St. Kate's?
- St Catherine University is 51.3% more expensive to attend than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit for in-state tuition ($46,976.00 vs. $31,058.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.3% higher at St. Kate's than University of Detroit Mercy ($46,976.00 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. Kate's ($18,197 vs. $19,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Catherine University are 5.5% lower than costs at University of Detroit Mercy ($9,900 vs. $10,444)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Detroit Mercy as St Catherine University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Catherine University students is 72.3% larger than aid received University of Detroit Mercy ($37,012 vs. $21,483)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. St. Kate's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or St. Kate's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Kate's or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit .
- The average SAT score at University of Detroit Mercy (1122) is 90 points higher than at St. Kate's (1032)
- Incoming Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at St. Kate's (22)
- Accepted freshman Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at St. Kate's (3.62)
- St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (90.5%)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. St. Kate's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or St. Kate's? 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 St. Kate's and Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit.
- The graduation rate at St. Kate's is higher than University of Detroit Mercy (65% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy earn on average $2,500 more per year than St. Kate's graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $50,100)
- University of Detroit Mercy students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($23,500 vs. $28,000)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($242 vs. $289)
- More Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Kate's students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/