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Overview |
St. Mary's College | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,518 | 5,528 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #167 | #277 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintmarys.edu | udmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's College | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,350 | $32,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,350 | $32,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,850 | $10,738 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,389 | $17,987 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,270 | $22,230 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Mary's College | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,377 | 5,750 | ||
| Admitted | 1,928 | 4,608 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1310 | 1020/1260 | ||
| 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. Mary's College | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's College | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's College | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
St. Mary's College | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 5% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's College | 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
- University of Detroit Mercy is larger than than St. Mary's College based on total student enrollment (5,528 students vs. 1,518 students)
St. Mary's College vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's College or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit?
- Saint Mary's College is 55.9% more expensive to attend than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit for in-state tuition ($50,350.00 vs. $32,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.9% higher at St. Mary's College than University of Detroit Mercy ($50,350.00 vs. $32,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Detroit Mercy than St. Mary's College ($17,987 vs. $30,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 29% lower than costs at Saint Mary's College ($10,738 vs. $13,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's College as University of Detroit Mercy (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's College students is 58.7% larger than aid received University of Detroit Mercy ($35,270 vs. $22,230)
St. Mary's College vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's College 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. Mary's College .
- The average SAT score at Saint Mary's College (1125) is 3 points higher than at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (1122)
- Incoming St. Mary's College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (25)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (3.67)
- St. Mary's College has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (80.1%)
St. Mary's College vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's College 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. Mary's College.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's College is higher than University of Detroit Mercy (79% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy earn on average $1,500 more per year than St. Mary's College graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $51,100)
- University of Detroit Mercy students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's College graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's College 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. (85% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/