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Overview |
UIC | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,747 | 5,360 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | #349 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | udmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,970 | $31,058 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,578 | $31,058 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,384 | $18,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,813 | $21,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
UIC | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,562 | 5,163 | ||
| Admitted | 18,541 | 4,674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UIC | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $242 |
Diversity |
UIC | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
UIC | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 6% | ||
Campus |
UIC | 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 | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 5,360 students)
UIC vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit?
- University of Detroit Mercy is 183.1% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($31,058.00 vs. $10,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.4% higher at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit than University of Illinois at Chicago ($31,058.00 vs. $25,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit ($10,384 vs. $18,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 37.9% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($10,444 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Detroit Mercy than University of Illinois at Chicago (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Detroit Mercy students is 55.5% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Chicago ($21,483 vs. $13,813)
UIC vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC 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 UIC .
- The average SAT score at University of Detroit Mercy (1122) is 30 points higher than at UIC (1092)
- Incoming Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UIC (24)
- Accepted freshman Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at UIC (3.41)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than UIC (78.7%)
UIC vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC 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 UIC.
- The graduation rate at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit is higher than University of Illinois at Chicago (57% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $9,300 more per year than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $52,600)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates. ($18,750 vs. $23,500)
- UIC graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates. ($193 vs. $242)
- More UIC 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. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/