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Overview |
Anderson University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 5,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #349 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | udmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $31,058 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $31,058 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $18,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $21,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anderson University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 5,163 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 4,674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 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 |
Anderson University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Anderson University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | 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 Anderson University based on total student enrollment (5,360 students vs. 1,290 students)
Anderson University vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit?
- Anderson University is 6.5% more expensive to attend than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit for in-state tuition ($33,070.00 vs. $31,058.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at Anderson University than University of Detroit Mercy ($33,070.00 vs. $31,058.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Detroit Mercy than Anderson University ($18,197 vs. $21,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 9.3% lower than costs at Anderson University ($10,444 vs. $11,420)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as University of Detroit Mercy (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 24% larger than aid received University of Detroit Mercy ($26,629 vs. $21,483)
Anderson University vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University 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 Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at University of Detroit Mercy (1122) is 72 points higher than at Anderson University (1050)
- Incoming Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Anderson University (23)
- Accepted freshman Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Anderson University (3.4)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University 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 Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than University of Detroit Mercy (63% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy earn on average $12,200 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $40,400)
- University of Detroit Mercy students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University 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 Anderson University graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Anderson University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/