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Overview |
Hawaii Pacific University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Location | Honolulu, HI | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,748 | 5,528 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #649 | #277 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hpu.edu | udmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hawaii Pacific University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,520 | $32,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,520 | $32,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,042 | $10,738 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,204 | $17,987 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,882 | $22,230 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hawaii Pacific University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,538 | 5,750 | ||
| Admitted | 12,282 | 4,608 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.4% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1068/1280 | 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 | Sep 6, 2024 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hawaii Pacific University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hawaii Pacific University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $242 |
Diversity |
Hawaii Pacific University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 16% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Hawaii Pacific University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Hawaii Pacific University | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Detroit Mercy is larger than than Hawaii Pacific University based on total student enrollment (5,528 students vs. 4,748 students)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hawaii Pacific University or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit?
- Hawaii Pacific University is 0.7% more expensive to attend than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit for in-state tuition ($32,520.00 vs. $32,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Hawaii Pacific University than University of Detroit Mercy ($32,520.00 vs. $32,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Detroit Mercy than Hawaii Pacific University ($17,987 vs. $32,204)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 49.4% lower than costs at Hawaii Pacific University ($10,738 vs. $16,042)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hawaii Pacific University as University of Detroit Mercy (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Detroit Mercy students is 24.3% larger than aid received Hawaii Pacific University ($22,230 vs. $17,882)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hawaii Pacific University 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 Hawaii Pacific University .
- Accepted freshman Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Hawaii Pacific University (3.56)
- Hawaii Pacific University has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (80.1%)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hawaii Pacific University 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 Hawaii Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit is higher than Hawaii Pacific University (57% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy earn on average $1,500 more per year than Hawaii Pacific University graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $51,100)
- Hawaii Pacific University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,500)
- Hawaii Pacific University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates. ($232 vs. $242)
- More Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hawaii Pacific University 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/