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Overview |
Benedictine University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,989 | 5,528 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #277 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | udmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $32,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $32,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $10,738 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,570 | $17,987 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,484 | $22,230 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,788 | 5,750 | ||
| Admitted | 2,153 | 4,608 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1020/1260 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Benedictine University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $242 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 3% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine 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
- University of Detroit Mercy is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (5,528 students vs. 2,989 students)
Benedictine University vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit?
- Benedictine University is 1.2% more expensive to attend than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $32,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at Benedictine University than University of Detroit Mercy ($32,700.00 vs. $32,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Detroit Mercy than Benedictine University ($17,987 vs. $24,570)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 4.6% lower than costs at University of Detroit Mercy ($10,266 vs. $10,738)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Detroit Mercy than Benedictine University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Detroit Mercy students is 3.5% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($22,230 vs. $21,484)
Benedictine University vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine 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 Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Benedictine University (77.2%)
Benedictine University vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine 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 Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit is higher than Benedictine University (57% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $200 more per year than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $52,600)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $1,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates. ($22,300 vs. $23,500)
- Benedictine 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 Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/