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Overview |
UHart | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,732 | 5,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #322 | #349 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartford.edu | udmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHart | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,851 | $31,058 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,851 | $31,058 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,512 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,687 | $18,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,250 | $21,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
UHart | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,230 | 5,163 | ||
| Admitted | 10,948 | 4,674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 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 |
UHart | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHart | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
UHart | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
UHart | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 6% | ||
Campus |
UHart | 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 | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Hartford is larger than than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit based on total student enrollment (5,732 students vs. 5,360 students)
UHart vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHart or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit?
- University of Hartford is 38% more expensive to attend than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit for in-state tuition ($42,851.00 vs. $31,058.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38% higher at UHart than University of Detroit Mercy ($42,851.00 vs. $31,058.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Detroit Mercy than UHart ($18,197 vs. $31,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 29.4% lower than costs at University of Hartford ($10,444 vs. $13,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Detroit Mercy than University of Hartford (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Hartford students is 36.2% larger than aid received University of Detroit Mercy ($29,250 vs. $21,483)
UHart vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHart 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 UHart .
- The average SAT score at University of Detroit Mercy (1122) is 72 points higher than at UHart (1050)
- Incoming Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UHart (23)
- Accepted freshman Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at UHart (3.26)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than UHart (82.8%)
UHart vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHart 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 UHart.
- The graduation rate at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit is higher than University of Hartford (57% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy earn on average $3,000 more per year than UHart graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $49,600)
- University of Detroit Mercy students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UHart 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 UHart graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More UHart 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. (70% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/