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Overview |
DePaul | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,348 | 5,528 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #277 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | udmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,665 | $32,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,665 | $32,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,468 | $10,738 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,129 | $17,987 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,782 | $22,230 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,176 | 5,750 | ||
| Admitted | 23,660 | 4,608 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.5% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
DePaul | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $242 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
DePaul | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 5% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | 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
- DePaul University is larger than than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit based on total student enrollment (21,348 students vs. 5,528 students)
DePaul vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit?
- DePaul University is 35.2% more expensive to attend than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit for in-state tuition ($43,665.00 vs. $32,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.2% higher at DePaul than University of Detroit Mercy ($43,665.00 vs. $32,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Detroit Mercy than DePaul ($17,987 vs. $32,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 72% lower than costs at DePaul University ($10,738 vs. $18,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Detroit Mercy than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 25% larger than aid received University of Detroit Mercy ($27,782 vs. $22,230)
DePaul vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul 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 DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (3.67)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than DePaul (73.5%)
DePaul vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul 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 DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than University of Detroit Mercy (66% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $52,600)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $168 lower median federal student loan debt than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates. ($23,332 vs. $23,500)
- DePaul graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates. ($241 vs. $242)
- More Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/