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Overview |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | UC | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,360 | 41,155 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #349 | #413 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udmercy.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,058 | $11,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,058 | $26,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,444 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,197 | $20,149 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,483 | $8,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,163 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 4,674 | 25,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1208 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $237 |
Diversity |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | UC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | UC | ||
| 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 Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 5,360 students)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or UC?
- University of Detroit Mercy is 170.1% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($31,058.00 vs. $11,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($31,058.00 vs. $26,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Detroit Mercy than UC ($18,197 vs. $20,149)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 23.1% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($10,444 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Detroit Mercy than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Detroit Mercy students is 146% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($21,483 vs. $8,733)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit .
- The average SAT score at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (1165) is 43 points higher than at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (1122)
- Incoming UC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (25)
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) 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 UC (86.2%)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or UC? 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 UC and Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit.
- The graduation rate at UC is higher than University of Detroit Mercy (59% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy earn on average $7,000 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $45,600)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,500)
- UC graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates. ($237 vs. $242)
- More Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/