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Overview |
ISU | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,683 | 5,360 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #493 | #349 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | udmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,840 | $31,058 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,681 | $31,058 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,551 | $18,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,619 | $21,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
ISU | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,596 | 5,163 | ||
| Admitted | 16,899 | 4,674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ISU | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $242 |
Diversity |
ISU | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
ISU | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 6% | ||
Campus |
ISU | 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
- Illinois State University is larger than than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit based on total student enrollment (20,683 students vs. 5,360 students)
ISU vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit?
- University of Detroit Mercy is 162.3% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($31,058.00 vs. $11,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.2% higher at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit than Illinois State University ($31,058.00 vs. $23,681.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Detroit Mercy than ISU ($18,197 vs. $20,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 1.5% lower than costs at Illinois State University ($10,444 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Detroit Mercy than Illinois State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Detroit Mercy students is 84.9% larger than aid received Illinois State University ($21,483 vs. $11,619)
ISU vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU 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 ISU .
- The average SAT score at University of Detroit Mercy (1122) is 32 points higher than at ISU (1090)
- Incoming Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at ISU (24)
- Accepted freshman Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at ISU (3.41)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than ISU (86.2%)
ISU vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than University of Detroit Mercy (71% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy earn on average $3,600 more per year than ISU graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $49,000)
- Illinois State University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,500)
- ISU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates. ($227 vs. $242)
- More ISU 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. (74% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/