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Overview |
Samford University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,791 | 5,528 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #213 | #277 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samford.edu | udmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samford University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,144 | $32,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,144 | $32,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $10,738 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,176 | $17,987 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,758 | $22,230 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Samford University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,541 | 5,750 | ||
| Admitted | 3,734 | 4,608 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.2% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 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 | May 1, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Samford University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samford University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $242 |
Diversity |
Samford University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Samford University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Samford 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
- Samford University is larger than than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit based on total student enrollment (5,791 students vs. 5,528 students)
Samford University vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samford University or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit?
- Samford University is 15% more expensive to attend than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit for in-state tuition ($37,144.00 vs. $32,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15% higher at Samford University than University of Detroit Mercy ($37,144.00 vs. $32,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Detroit Mercy than Samford University ($17,987 vs. $32,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 13.2% lower than costs at Samford University ($10,738 vs. $12,160)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Samford University as University of Detroit Mercy (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Detroit Mercy students is 2.2% larger than aid received Samford University ($22,230 vs. $21,758)
Samford University vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Samford 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 Samford University .
- The average SAT score at Samford University (1162) is 40 points higher than at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (1122)
- Incoming Samford University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (25)
- Accepted freshman Samford University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (3.67)
- Samford University has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (80.1%)
Samford University vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samford 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 Samford University.
- The graduation rate at Samford University is higher than University of Detroit Mercy (70% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Samford University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $52,600)
- Samford University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,500)
- Samford University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates. ($232 vs. $242)
- More Samford 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. (77% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/