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Overview |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,360 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #349 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udmercy.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,058 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,058 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,444 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,197 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,483 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,163 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 4,674 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1208 | 940/1190 | ||
| 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 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $278 |
Diversity |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Detroit Mercy is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Providence based on total student enrollment (5,360 students vs. 4,566 students)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 22% more expensive to attend than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $31,058.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than University of Detroit Mercy ($37,896.00 vs. $31,058.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Detroit Mercy than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($18,197 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 79.6% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($10,444 vs. $18,760)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Detroit Mercy as Johnson & Wales University Providence (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 20.9% larger than aid received University of Detroit Mercy ($25,979 vs. $21,483)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit .
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.4%)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Providence 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 Johnson & Wales University Providence (57% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy earn on average $12,500 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $40,100)
- University of Detroit Mercy students graduate with a $3,400 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,900)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($242 vs. $278)
- More Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence 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/