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Overview |
IU East | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,985 | 5,528 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | #277 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | udmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $32,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $32,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,244 | $10,738 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,484 | $17,987 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,602 | $22,230 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
IU East | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,749 | 5,750 | ||
| Admitted | 1,246 | 4,608 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 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 | Aug 18, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
IU East | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $242 |
Diversity |
IU East | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
IU East | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 5% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Detroit Mercy is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (5,528 students vs. 2,985 students)
IU East vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit?
- University of Detroit Mercy is 331.1% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($32,300.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.2% higher at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit than Indiana University East ($32,300.00 vs. $21,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit ($9,484 vs. $17,987)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 4.8% lower than costs at University of Detroit Mercy ($10,244 vs. $10,738)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Detroit Mercy than Indiana University East (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Detroit Mercy students is 192.4% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($22,230 vs. $7,602)
IU East vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East 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 IU East .
- The average SAT score at University of Detroit Mercy (1122) is 161 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at IU East (21)
- 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 IU East (3.41)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than IU East (71.2%)
IU East vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit is higher than Indiana University East (57% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy earn on average $19,700 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,500)
- IU East graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates. ($211 vs. $242)
- More Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/