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Overview |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,360 | 8,816 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #349 | #906 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udmercy.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,058 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,058 | $13,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,444 | $12,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,197 | $20,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,483 | $8,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,163 | 8,603 | ||
| Admitted | 4,674 | 7,910 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1208 | 940/1150 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 5,360 students)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- University of Detroit Mercy is 302.5% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($31,058.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.6% higher at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($31,058.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Detroit Mercy than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($18,197 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 20.1% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($10,444 vs. $12,542)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Detroit Mercy as Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Detroit Mercy students is 147% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($21,483 vs. $8,697)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit .
- The average SAT score at University of Detroit Mercy (1122) is 167 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (3.39)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (90.5%)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (57% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy earn on average $10,400 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $42,200)
- University of Detroit Mercy students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 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/