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Overview |
Valpo | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 5,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #349 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | udmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $31,058 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $31,058 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $18,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $21,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 5,163 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 4,674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 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 |
Valpo | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Valpo | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | 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 Detroit Mercy is larger than than Valpo based on total student enrollment (5,360 students vs. 2,958 students)
Valpo vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit?
- Valparaiso University is 39.7% more expensive to attend than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $31,058.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.7% higher at Valpo than University of Detroit Mercy ($43,400.00 vs. $31,058.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Detroit Mercy than Valpo ($18,197 vs. $22,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 26.2% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($10,444 vs. $13,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University as University of Detroit Mercy (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 61.6% larger than aid received University of Detroit Mercy ($34,706 vs. $21,483)
Valpo vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo 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 Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 37 points higher than at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (1122)
- Incoming Valpo 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 Valpo students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (3.67)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (90.5%)
Valpo vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo 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 Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than University of Detroit Mercy (71% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $52,600)
- University of Detroit Mercy students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo 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 Valpo graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Valpo 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. (77% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/