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Overview |
CMU | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,557 | 5,360 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #715 | #349 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmich.edu | udmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,200 | $31,058 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,200 | $31,058 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,605 | $18,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,314 | $21,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
CMU | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,888 | 5,163 | ||
| Admitted | 15,701 | 4,674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 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 |
CMU | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
CMU | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
CMU | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 6% | ||
Campus |
CMU | 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
- Central Michigan University is larger than than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 5,360 students)
CMU vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit?
- University of Detroit Mercy is 135.3% more expensive to attend than CMU for in-state tuition ($31,058.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.3% higher at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit than Central Michigan University ($31,058.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit ($15,605 vs. $18,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 7.7% lower than costs at Central Michigan University ($10,444 vs. $11,248)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Detroit Mercy than Central Michigan University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Detroit Mercy students is 89.9% larger than aid received Central Michigan University ($21,483 vs. $11,314)
CMU vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU 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 CMU .
- The average SAT score at University of Detroit Mercy (1122) is 73 points higher than at CMU (1049)
- Incoming Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at CMU (23)
- Accepted freshman Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at CMU (3.47)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than CMU (78.9%)
CMU vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU 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 CMU.
- The graduation rate at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit is higher than Central Michigan University (57% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy earn on average $8,100 more per year than CMU graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $44,500)
- University of Detroit Mercy students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CMU 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 CMU 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 CMU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/