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Overview |
Albion College | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 5,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | #349 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | udmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,410 | $31,058 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,410 | $31,058 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,351 | $18,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,406 | $21,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Albion College | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,827 | 5,163 | ||
| Admitted | 4,541 | 4,674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Albion College | 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 |
Albion College | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $242 |
Diversity |
Albion College | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Albion College | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | 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 Albion College based on total student enrollment (5,360 students vs. 1,456 students)
Albion College vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit?
- Albion College is 75.2% more expensive to attend than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $31,058.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.2% higher at Albion College than University of Detroit Mercy ($54,410.00 vs. $31,058.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Detroit Mercy than Albion College ($18,197 vs. $19,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 19.4% lower than costs at Albion College ($10,444 vs. $12,470)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Albion College as University of Detroit Mercy (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 120.7% larger than aid received University of Detroit Mercy ($47,406 vs. $21,483)
Albion College vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College 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 Albion College .
- The average SAT score at University of Detroit Mercy (1122) is 18 points higher than at Albion College (1104)
- Incoming Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Albion College (24)
- Accepted freshman Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Albion College (3.48)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Albion College (66.5%)
Albion College vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College 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 Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than University of Detroit Mercy (68% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $3,000 more per year than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $52,600)
- University of Detroit Mercy students graduate with a $3,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,200)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($242 vs. $281)
- More Albion College 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. (75% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/