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Overview |
St. Leo University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Location | Saint Leo, FL | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,242 | 5,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #704 | #349 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintleo.edu | udmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Leo University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,990 | $31,058 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,990 | $31,058 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,400 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,390 | $18,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,053 | $21,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Leo University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,928 | 5,163 | ||
| Admitted | 5,549 | 4,674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 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 |
St. Leo University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Leo University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $242 |
Diversity |
St. Leo University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
St. Leo University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 6% | ||
Campus |
St. Leo 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
- Saint Leo University is larger than than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit based on total student enrollment (10,242 students vs. 5,360 students)
St. Leo University vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Leo University or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit?
- University of Detroit Mercy is 24.3% more expensive to attend than St. Leo University for in-state tuition ($31,058.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.3% higher at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit than Saint Leo University ($31,058.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Detroit Mercy than St. Leo University ($18,197 vs. $20,390)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 47.5% lower than costs at Saint Leo University ($10,444 vs. $15,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Detroit Mercy than Saint Leo University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Detroit Mercy students is 2% larger than aid received Saint Leo University ($21,483 vs. $21,053)
St. Leo University vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Leo 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 St. Leo University .
- Accepted freshman Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at St. Leo University (3.1)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than St. Leo University (80.1%)
St. Leo University vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Leo 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 St. Leo University.
- The graduation rate at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit is higher than Saint Leo University (57% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy earn on average $3,300 more per year than St. Leo University graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $49,300)
- University of Detroit Mercy students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Leo University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,750)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than St. Leo University graduates. ($242 vs. $255)
- More Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Leo University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/