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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 5,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #349 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | udmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $31,058 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $31,058 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $18,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $21,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 5,163 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 4,674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 960/1208 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia University Chicago | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $242 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | 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 | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Detroit Mercy is larger than than Concordia University Chicago based on total student enrollment (5,360 students vs. 5,354 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit?
- Concordia University Chicago is 9.3% more expensive to attend than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $31,058.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at Concordia University Chicago than University of Detroit Mercy ($33,944.00 vs. $31,058.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Detroit Mercy than Concordia University Chicago ($18,197 vs. $18,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 3% lower than costs at Concordia University Chicago ($10,444 vs. $10,762)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago as University of Detroit Mercy (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 17% larger than aid received University of Detroit Mercy ($25,141 vs. $21,483)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago 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 Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at University of Detroit Mercy (1122) is 75 points higher than at Concordia University Chicago (1047)
- Incoming Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Concordia University Chicago (23)
- Accepted freshman Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (90.5%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago 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 Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than University of Detroit Mercy (60% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy earn on average $10,300 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $42,300)
- University of Detroit Mercy students graduate with a $1,451 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,951)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($242 vs. $257)
- More Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/