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Overview |
Franklin College of Indiana | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Location | Franklin, IN | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 959 | 5,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #349 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklincollege.edu | udmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin College of Indiana | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,636 | $31,058 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,636 | $31,058 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,305 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,791 | $18,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,290 | $21,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Franklin College of Indiana | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,737 | 5,163 | ||
| Admitted | 1,613 | 4,674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.9% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Franklin College of Indiana | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin College of Indiana | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Franklin College of Indiana | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Franklin College of Indiana | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Franklin College of Indiana | 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
- University of Detroit Mercy is larger than than Franklin College of Indiana based on total student enrollment (5,360 students vs. 959 students)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin College of Indiana or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit?
- Franklin College is 14.7% more expensive to attend than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit for in-state tuition ($35,636.00 vs. $31,058.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.7% higher at Franklin College of Indiana than University of Detroit Mercy ($35,636.00 vs. $31,058.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Detroit Mercy than Franklin College of Indiana ($18,197 vs. $20,791)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 8.2% lower than costs at Franklin College ($10,444 vs. $11,305)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Franklin College as University of Detroit Mercy (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin College students is 31.7% larger than aid received University of Detroit Mercy ($28,290 vs. $21,483)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin College of Indiana 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 Franklin College of Indiana .
- The average SAT score at University of Detroit Mercy (1122) is 128 points higher than at Franklin College of Indiana (994)
- Incoming Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Franklin College of Indiana (22)
- Accepted freshman Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Franklin College of Indiana (3.51)
- Franklin College of Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (90.5%)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin College of Indiana 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 Franklin College of Indiana.
- The graduation rate at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit is higher than Franklin College (57% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy earn on average $7,300 more per year than Franklin College of Indiana graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $45,300)
- University of Detroit Mercy students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin College of Indiana 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 Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Franklin College of Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/