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Overview |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | BGSU | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Bowling Green, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,528 | 17,027 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #277 | #687 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udmercy.edu | bgsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | BGSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,300 | $11,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,300 | $19,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,738 | $11,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,987 | $20,987 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,230 | $8,795 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | BGSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,750 | 18,629 | ||
| Admitted | 4,608 | 15,016 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | BGSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | BGSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $268 |
Diversity |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | BGSU | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | BGSU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | BGSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is larger than than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit based on total student enrollment (17,027 students vs. 5,528 students)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. BGSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or BGSU?
- University of Detroit Mercy is 178.2% more expensive to attend than BGSU for in-state tuition ($32,300.00 vs. $11,611.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.8% higher at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit than Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($32,300.00 vs. $19,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Detroit Mercy than BGSU ($17,987 vs. $20,987)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 9.7% lower than costs at Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($10,738 vs. $11,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Detroit Mercy than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Detroit Mercy students is 152.8% larger than aid received Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($22,230 vs. $8,795)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. BGSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or BGSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BGSU or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit .
- The average SAT score at University of Detroit Mercy (1122) is 110 points higher than at BGSU (1012)
- Incoming Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at BGSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at BGSU (3.6)
- BGSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (80.1%)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. BGSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or BGSU? 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 BGSU and Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit.
- The graduation rate at BGSU is higher than University of Detroit Mercy (58% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy earn on average $9,000 more per year than BGSU graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $43,600)
- University of Detroit Mercy students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BGSU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than BGSU graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BGSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/