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Overview |
North Park University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 5,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #349 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | udmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $31,058 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $31,058 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $18,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $21,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 5,163 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 4,674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 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 |
North Park 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 |
North Park University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $242 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
North Park University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 6% | ||
Campus |
North Park 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 | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Detroit Mercy is larger than than North Park University based on total student enrollment (5,360 students vs. 2,660 students)
North Park University vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit?
- North Park University is 7.4% more expensive to attend than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $31,058.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at North Park University than University of Detroit Mercy ($33,350.00 vs. $31,058.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Detroit Mercy than North Park University ($18,197 vs. $19,029)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 3.2% lower than costs at University of Detroit Mercy ($10,125 vs. $10,444)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as University of Detroit Mercy (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 4.9% larger than aid received University of Detroit Mercy ($22,545 vs. $21,483)
North Park University vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park 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 North Park University .
- The average SAT score at University of Detroit Mercy (1122) is 108 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at North Park University (22)
- 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 North Park University (3.14)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park 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 North Park University.
- The graduation rate at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit is higher than North Park University (57% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy earn on average $6,000 more per year than North Park University graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $46,600)
- University of Detroit Mercy students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,250)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($242 vs. $271)
- More North Park University 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. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/