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Overview |
Transylvania University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,022 | 5,528 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #410 | #277 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | udmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,160 | $32,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,160 | $32,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,195 | $10,738 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,634 | $17,987 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,159 | $22,230 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,986 | 5,750 | ||
| Admitted | 1,688 | 4,608 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 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 | Aug 1, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania 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 | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Detroit Mercy is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (5,528 students vs. 1,022 students)
Transylvania University vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit?
- Transylvania University is 33.6% more expensive to attend than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $32,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.6% higher at Transylvania University than University of Detroit Mercy ($43,160.00 vs. $32,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Detroit Mercy than Transylvania University ($17,987 vs. $25,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 32.2% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($10,738 vs. $14,195)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University as University of Detroit Mercy (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 49.2% larger than aid received University of Detroit Mercy ($33,159 vs. $22,230)
Transylvania University vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania 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 Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (3.67)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (80.1%)
Transylvania University vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania 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 Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than University of Detroit Mercy (70% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy earn on average $3,900 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $48,700)
- University of Detroit Mercy students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University 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 Transylvania University graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania 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. (75% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/