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Overview |
Purdue Calumet | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Location | Hammond, IN | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,194 | 5,360 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #349 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purduecal.edu | udmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue Calumet | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $31,058 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $31,058 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,560 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,908 | $18,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,703 | $21,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 100% |
Admission |
Purdue Calumet | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,810 | 5,163 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 4,674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1140 | 960/1208 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Purdue Calumet | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue Calumet | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,908 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $242 |
Diversity |
Purdue Calumet | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Purdue Calumet | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % In-State | - | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 6% | ||
Campus |
Purdue Calumet | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is larger than than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit based on total student enrollment (9,194 students vs. 5,360 students)
Purdue Calumet vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue Calumet or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit?
- University of Detroit Mercy is 360.4% more expensive to attend than Purdue Calumet for in-state tuition ($31,058.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.1% higher at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit than Purdue University Calumet Campus ($31,058.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit ($10,908 vs. $18,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 38.1% lower than costs at University of Detroit Mercy ($7,560 vs. $10,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Detroit Mercy than Purdue University Calumet Campus (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Detroit Mercy students is 276.7% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($21,483 vs. $5,703)
Purdue Calumet vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue Calumet 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 Purdue Calumet .
- The average SAT score at University of Detroit Mercy (1122) is 162 points higher than at Purdue Calumet (960)
- Accepted freshman Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Purdue Calumet (3.19)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
Purdue Calumet vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue Calumet 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 Purdue Calumet.
- The graduation rate at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (57% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy earn on average $10,100 more per year than Purdue Calumet graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $42,500)
- Purdue University Calumet Campus students graduate with a $2,592 lower median federal student loan debt than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates. ($20,908 vs. $23,500)
- Purdue Calumet graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates. ($216 vs. $242)
- More Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/