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Overview |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Michigan Tech | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Houghton, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,528 | 7,313 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #277 | #245 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udmercy.edu | mtu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Michigan Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,300 | $18,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,300 | $41,022 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,738 | $12,774 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,987 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,230 | $16,889 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,750 | 12,434 | ||
| Admitted | 4,608 | 10,935 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 1120/1330 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Michigan Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $66,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $278 |
Diversity |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Michigan Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan Technological University is larger than than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit based on total student enrollment (7,313 students vs. 5,528 students)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. Michigan Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or Michigan Tech?
- University of Detroit Mercy is 78.7% more expensive to attend than Michigan Tech for in-state tuition ($32,300.00 vs. $18,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at Michigan Tech than University of Detroit Mercy ($41,022.00 vs. $32,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan Technological University than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit ($17,928 vs. $17,987)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 19% lower than costs at Michigan Technological University ($10,738 vs. $12,774)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Detroit Mercy than Michigan Technological University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Detroit Mercy students is 31.6% larger than aid received Michigan Technological University ($22,230 vs. $16,889)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. Michigan Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or Michigan Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan Tech or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit .
- The average SAT score at Michigan Technological University (1207) is 85 points higher than at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (1122)
- Incoming Michigan Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (25)
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (3.67)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (80.1%)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. Michigan Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or Michigan Tech? 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 Tech and Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit.
- The graduation rate at Michigan Tech is higher than University of Detroit Mercy (65% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $13,400 more per year than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $52,600)
- University of Detroit Mercy students graduate with a $3,400 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan Tech 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 Michigan Tech graduates. ($242 vs. $278)
- More Michigan Tech 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. (79% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/