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Overview |
Eastern | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 5,360 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #349 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | udmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $31,058 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $31,058 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $18,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $21,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 5,163 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 4,674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $242 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Eastern | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | 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 | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 5,360 students)
Eastern vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit?
- University of Detroit Mercy is 225.4% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($31,058.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.9% higher at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit than Eastern Kentucky University ($31,058.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit ($10,806 vs. $18,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 0.8% lower than costs at University of Detroit Mercy ($10,360 vs. $10,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Detroit Mercy than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Detroit Mercy students is 103% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($21,483 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern 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 Eastern .
- The average SAT score at University of Detroit Mercy (1122) is 94 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (57% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy earn on average $14,700 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $37,900)
- University of Detroit Mercy students graduate with a $195 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($23,500 vs. $23,695)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($242 vs. $245)
- More Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/