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Overview |
Cleary College | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Location | Howell, MI | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 891 | 5,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #349 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cleary.edu | udmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleary College | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,279 | $31,058 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,279 | $31,058 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,209 | $18,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,447 | $21,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleary College | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 810 | 5,163 | ||
| Admitted | 547 | 4,674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.5%Open | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8%Open | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/19 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | 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 | Jul 15, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cleary College | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleary College | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,900 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,227 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $312 | $242 |
Diversity |
Cleary College | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
Cleary College | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Cleary College | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Detroit Mercy is larger than than Cleary College based on total student enrollment (5,360 students vs. 891 students)
Cleary College vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleary College or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit?
- University of Detroit Mercy is 39.4% more expensive to attend than Cleary College for in-state tuition ($31,058.00 vs. $22,279.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.4% higher at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit than Cleary University ($31,058.00 vs. $22,279.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Detroit Mercy than Cleary College ($18,197 vs. $27,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 36% lower than costs at Cleary University ($10,444 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Detroit Mercy than Cleary University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Detroit Mercy students is 154.3% larger than aid received Cleary University ($21,483 vs. $8,447)
Cleary College vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleary College 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 Cleary College .
- The average SAT score at University of Detroit Mercy (1122) is 172 points higher than at Cleary College (950)
- Incoming Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Cleary College (20)
- Accepted freshman Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Cleary College (3.17)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Cleary College (67.5%)
Cleary College vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleary College 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 Cleary College.
- The graduation rate at Cleary College is higher than University of Detroit Mercy (59% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Cleary University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates after ten years. ($54,900 vs. $52,600)
- University of Detroit Mercy students graduate with a $6,727 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleary College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $30,227)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Cleary College graduates. ($242 vs. $312)
- More Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleary College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/