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Overview |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Daytona Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,528 | 12,268 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #277 | #543 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udmercy.edu | erau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,300 | $11,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,300 | $11,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,738 | $10,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,987 | $20,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,230 | $3,832 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 31% |
Admission |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,750 | 2,047 | ||
| Admitted | 4,608 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 61.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 53.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 24/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $258 |
Diversity |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 15% |
Students |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is larger than than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit based on total student enrollment (12,268 students vs. 5,528 students)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?
- University of Detroit Mercy is 177.5% more expensive to attend than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide for in-state tuition ($32,300.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 177.5% higher at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($32,300.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Detroit Mercy than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide ($17,987 vs. $20,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide are 5.7% lower than costs at University of Detroit Mercy ($10,160 vs. $10,738)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Detroit Mercy than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (100% vs. 31%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Detroit Mercy students is 480.1% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($22,230 vs. $3,832)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit .
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide (61.7%)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide? 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 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide 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 Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (57% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide earn on average $14,600 more per year than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $52,600)
- University of Detroit Mercy students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide 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 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide 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 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/