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Overview |
IU Northwest | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Location | Gary, IN | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,198 | 5,360 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | #349 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iun.edu | udmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Northwest | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $31,058 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $31,058 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,553 | $18,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,754 | $21,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
IU Northwest | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,915 | 5,163 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 4,674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | 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 |
IU Northwest | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Northwest | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,030 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $242 |
Diversity |
IU Northwest | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
IU Northwest | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 6% | ||
Campus |
IU Northwest | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Detroit Mercy is larger than than IU Northwest based on total student enrollment (5,360 students vs. 3,198 students)
IU Northwest vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Northwest or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit?
- University of Detroit Mercy is 327% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($31,058.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.5% higher at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit than Indiana University Northwest ($31,058.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit ($6,553 vs. $18,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 11% lower than costs at University of Detroit Mercy ($9,412 vs. $10,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Detroit Mercy than Indiana University Northwest (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Detroit Mercy students is 145.4% larger than aid received Indiana University Northwest ($21,483 vs. $8,754)
IU Northwest vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Northwest 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 Northwest .
- The average SAT score at University of Detroit Mercy (1122) is 194 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at IU Northwest (20)
- Accepted freshman Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than IU Northwest (80.3%)
IU Northwest vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Northwest 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 Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit is higher than Indiana University Northwest (57% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy earn on average $13,100 more per year than IU Northwest graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $39,500)
- University of Detroit Mercy students graduate with a $1,530 lower median federal student loan debt than IU Northwest graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,030)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than IU Northwest graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/