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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 5,360 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #349 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | udmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $31,058 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $31,058 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $18,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $21,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 5,163 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 4,674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 960/1208 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $242 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | 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
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 5,360 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit?
- University of Detroit Mercy is 217.2% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($31,058.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 217.2% higher at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit than Northern Illinois University ($31,058.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit ($13,884 vs. $18,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 9.3% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($10,444 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Detroit Mercy than Northern Illinois University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Detroit Mercy students is 71.2% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($21,483 vs. $12,552)
Northern Illinois vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois 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 Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at University of Detroit Mercy (1122) is 93 points higher than at Northern Illinois (1029)
- Incoming Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Northern Illinois (22)
- Accepted freshman Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois 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 Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit is higher than Northern Illinois University (57% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy earn on average $5,000 more per year than Northern Illinois graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $47,600)
- University of Detroit Mercy students graduate with a $359 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($23,500 vs. $23,859)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($242 vs. $246)
- More Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Illinois students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/