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Overview |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,360 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #349 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udmercy.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,058 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,058 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,444 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,197 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,483 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,163 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,674 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1208 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $258 |
Diversity |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 5,360 students)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or PennWest California?
- University of Detroit Mercy is 302.5% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($31,058.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 168.3% higher at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit than PennWest California ($31,058.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 0.3% lower than costs at University of Detroit Mercy ($10,416 vs. $10,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Detroit Mercy than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Detroit Mercy students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($21,483 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit .
- The average SAT score at University of Detroit Mercy (1122) is 200 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit.
- The graduation rate at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit is higher than PennWest California (57% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy earn on average $10,100 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $42,500)
- University of Detroit Mercy students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest California students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/