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Overview |
BSU | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 5,360 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | #349 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | udmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $31,058 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $31,058 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $18,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $21,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
BSU | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 5,163 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 4,674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 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 |
BSU | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $242 |
Diversity |
BSU | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
BSU | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 6% | ||
Campus |
BSU | 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 | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 5,360 students)
BSU vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit?
- University of Detroit Mercy is 268.2% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($31,058.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit than Ball State University ($31,058.00 vs. $25,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit ($12,615 vs. $18,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 4.4% lower than costs at Ball State University ($10,444 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Detroit Mercy than Ball State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Detroit Mercy students is 88.2% larger than aid received Ball State University ($21,483 vs. $11,418)
BSU vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU 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 BSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Detroit Mercy (1122) is 52 points higher than at BSU (1070)
- Incoming Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at BSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at BSU (3.52)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than BSU (68.9%)
BSU vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU 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 BSU.
- The graduation rate at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit is higher than Ball State University (57% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy earn on average $10,100 more per year than BSU graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $42,500)
- University of Detroit Mercy students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BSU 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/