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Overview |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Michigan State | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | East Lansing, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,360 | 50,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #349 | #240 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udmercy.edu | msu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Michigan State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,058 | $15,192 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,058 | $41,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,444 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,197 | $22,803 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,483 | $8,684 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Michigan State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,163 | 53,341 | ||
| Admitted | 4,674 | 46,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1208 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 | Michigan State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Michigan State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $60,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $25,484 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $263 |
Diversity |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Michigan State | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Michigan State | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Michigan 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
- Michigan State University is larger than than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 5,360 students)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. Michigan State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or Michigan State?
- University of Detroit Mercy is 104.4% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($31,058.00 vs. $15,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.5% higher at Michigan State than University of Detroit Mercy ($41,778.00 vs. $31,058.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Detroit Mercy than Michigan State ($18,197 vs. $22,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 5.2% lower than costs at Michigan State University ($10,444 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Detroit Mercy than Michigan State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Detroit Mercy students is 147.4% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($21,483 vs. $8,684)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. Michigan State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or Michigan State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan State or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 37 points higher than at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (1122)
- Incoming Michigan State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (25)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (3.67)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Michigan State (88%)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. Michigan State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or Michigan 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 Michigan State and Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than University of Detroit Mercy (77% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $52,600)
- University of Detroit Mercy students graduate with a $1,984 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,484)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($242 vs. $263)
- More Michigan State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/