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Overview |
Kentucky | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,703 | 5,528 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #421 | #277 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | udmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,849 | $32,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,043 | $32,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,242 | $10,738 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,838 | $17,987 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,024 | $22,230 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,233 | 5,750 | ||
| Admitted | 26,083 | 4,608 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1020/1260 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $242 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Kentucky | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | 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 | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit based on total student enrollment (32,703 students vs. 5,528 students)
Kentucky vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit?
- University of Detroit Mercy is 172.6% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($32,300.00 vs. $11,849.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit than University of Kentucky ($32,300.00 vs. $32,043.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Detroit Mercy than Kentucky ($17,987 vs. $19,838)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 41.9% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($10,738 vs. $15,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Detroit Mercy than University of Kentucky (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Detroit Mercy students is 70.7% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($22,230 vs. $13,024)
Kentucky vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky 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 Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 21 points higher than at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (1122)
- Incoming Kentucky students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (25)
- Accepted freshman Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (80.1%)
Kentucky vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky is higher than University of Detroit Mercy (59% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy earn on average $1,600 more per year than Kentucky graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $51,000)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates. ($22,750 vs. $23,500)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates. ($235 vs. $242)
- More Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/