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Overview |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Kent State | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Kent, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,360 | 25,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #349 | #839 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udmercy.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Kent State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,058 | $12,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,058 | $21,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,444 | $12,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,197 | $19,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,483 | $9,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Kent State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,163 | 20,369 | ||
| Admitted | 4,674 | 17,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1208 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Kent State | ||
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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 | Kent State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $267 |
Diversity |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Kent State | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Kent State | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Kent State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 5,360 students)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. Kent State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or Kent State?
- University of Detroit Mercy is 152.4% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($31,058.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.1% higher at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit than Kent State University at Kent ($31,058.00 vs. $21,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Detroit Mercy than Kent State ($18,197 vs. $19,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 21.4% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($10,444 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Detroit Mercy than Kent State University at Kent (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Detroit Mercy students is 125.2% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($21,483 vs. $9,539)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. Kent State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or Kent State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit .
- The average SAT score at University of Detroit Mercy (1122) is 55 points higher than at Kent State (1067)
- Incoming Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Kent State (23)
- Accepted freshman Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Kent State (3.61)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Kent State (88%)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. Kent State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or Kent State? 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 Kent State 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 Kent State University at Kent (57% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy earn on average $12,300 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $40,300)
- University of Detroit Mercy students graduate with a $2,325 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,825)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($242 vs. $267)
- More Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/