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Overview |
Aurora University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,918 | 5,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #851 | #349 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | udmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,200 | $31,058 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,200 | $31,058 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,350 | $18,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,830 | $21,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Aurora University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,922 | 5,163 | ||
| Admitted | 2,393 | 4,674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1198 | 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 |
Aurora University | 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 |
Aurora University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $242 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Aurora University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Aurora 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 | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Aurora University is larger than than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit based on total student enrollment (5,918 students vs. 5,360 students)
Aurora University vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit?
- University of Detroit Mercy is 14.2% more expensive to attend than Aurora University for in-state tuition ($31,058.00 vs. $27,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.2% higher at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit than Aurora University ($31,058.00 vs. $27,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Detroit Mercy than Aurora University ($18,197 vs. $19,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 18.3% lower than costs at Aurora University ($10,444 vs. $12,360)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University as University of Detroit Mercy (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Detroit Mercy students is 8.3% larger than aid received Aurora University ($21,483 vs. $19,830)
Aurora University vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora 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 Aurora University .
- The average SAT score at University of Detroit Mercy (1122) is 132 points higher than at Aurora University (990)
- Incoming Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Aurora University (21)
- Accepted freshman Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Aurora University (3.56)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Aurora University (81.9%)
Aurora University vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora 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 Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit is higher than Aurora University (57% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy earn on average $9,700 more per year than Aurora University graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $42,900)
- Aurora University students graduate with a $1,163 lower median federal student loan debt than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates. ($22,337 vs. $23,500)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates. ($230 vs. $242)
- More Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Aurora University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/