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Overview |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | LHU | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Lock Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,360 | 2,920 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #349 | #1035 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udmercy.edu | lhup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | LHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,058 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,058 | $17,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,444 | $10,350 | ||
| 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 | LHU | ||
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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 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1208 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | 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 | LHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | LHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | LHU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | LHU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | LHU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Detroit Mercy is larger than than LHU based on total student enrollment (5,360 students vs. 2,920 students)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. LHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or LHU?
- University of Detroit Mercy is 302.5% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($31,058.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.6% higher at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit than Lock Haven University ($31,058.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 0.9% lower than costs at University of Detroit Mercy ($10,350 vs. $10,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Detroit Mercy than Lock Haven University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Detroit Mercy students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($21,483 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or LHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LHU or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit .
- The average SAT score at University of Detroit Mercy (1122) is 174 points higher than at LHU (948)
- Incoming Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at LHU (20)
- Accepted freshman Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at LHU (3.41)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. LHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or LHU? 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 LHU 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 Lock Haven University (57% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy earn on average $10,500 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $42,100)
- University of Detroit Mercy students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU 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 LHU 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 LHU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/