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Overview |
Spelman | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,633 | 5,528 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #324 | #277 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spelman.edu | udmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spelman | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,915 | $32,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,915 | $32,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,293 | $10,738 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,403 | $17,987 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,994 | $22,230 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Spelman | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,610 | 5,750 | ||
| Admitted | 3,617 | 4,608 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.1% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Spelman | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spelman | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,300 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Spelman | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 96% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Spelman | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Spelman | 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 | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Detroit Mercy is larger than than Spelman based on total student enrollment (5,528 students vs. 3,633 students)
Spelman vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spelman or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit?
- University of Detroit Mercy is 20% more expensive to attend than Spelman for in-state tuition ($32,300.00 vs. $26,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit than Spelman College ($32,300.00 vs. $26,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Detroit Mercy than Spelman ($17,987 vs. $37,403)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 51.7% lower than costs at Spelman College ($10,738 vs. $16,293)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Detroit Mercy than Spelman College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Detroit Mercy students is 85.3% larger than aid received Spelman College ($22,230 vs. $11,994)
Spelman vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spelman 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 Spelman .
- The average SAT score at University of Detroit Mercy (1122) is 107 points higher than at Spelman (1015)
- Incoming Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Spelman (22)
- Accepted freshman Spelman students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (3.67)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Spelman (34.1%)
Spelman vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spelman 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 Spelman.
- The graduation rate at Spelman is higher than University of Detroit Mercy (77% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy earn on average $1,300 more per year than Spelman graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $51,300)
- University of Detroit Mercy students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Spelman 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 Spelman graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spelman students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/