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Overview |
Judson University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Location | Elgin, IL | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 973 | 5,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #349 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | judsonu.edu | udmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Judson University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,850 | $31,058 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,850 | $31,058 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,268 | $18,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,123 | $21,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Judson University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,153 | 5,163 | ||
| Admitted | 671 | 4,674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.2% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/26 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 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 |
Judson University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Judson University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $242 |
Diversity |
Judson University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
Judson University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Judson 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Detroit Mercy is larger than than Judson University based on total student enrollment (5,360 students vs. 973 students)
Judson University vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Judson University or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit?
- University of Detroit Mercy is 4% more expensive to attend than Judson University for in-state tuition ($31,058.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit than Judson University ($31,058.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Detroit Mercy than Judson University ($18,197 vs. $19,268)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 8.4% lower than costs at Judson University ($10,444 vs. $11,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Detroit Mercy than Judson University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Detroit Mercy students is 1.7% larger than aid received Judson University ($21,483 vs. $21,123)
Judson University vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Judson 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 Judson University .
- The average SAT score at University of Detroit Mercy (1122) is 36 points higher than at Judson University (1086)
- Incoming Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Judson University (24)
- Accepted freshman Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Judson University (3.16)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Judson University (58.2%)
Judson University vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Judson 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 Judson University.
- The graduation rate at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit is higher than Judson University (57% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy earn on average $7,800 more per year than Judson University graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $44,800)
- Judson University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,500)
- Judson University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates. ($237 vs. $242)
- More Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Judson University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/