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Overview |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | MC | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Clinton, MS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,528 | 4,087 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #277 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udmercy.edu | mc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | MC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,300 | $20,246 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,300 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,738 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,987 | $21,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,230 | $18,118 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | MC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,750 | 3,315 | ||
| Admitted | 4,608 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 48.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 41.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 1140/1260 | ||
| 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 | MC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | MC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $258 |
Diversity |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | MC | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | MC | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | MC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Detroit Mercy is larger than than MC based on total student enrollment (5,528 students vs. 4,087 students)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. MC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or MC?
- University of Detroit Mercy is 59.5% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($32,300.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.5% higher at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit than Mississippi College ($32,300.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Detroit Mercy than MC ($17,987 vs. $21,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 18.3% lower than costs at Mississippi College ($10,738 vs. $12,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Detroit Mercy than Mississippi College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Detroit Mercy students is 22.7% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($22,230 vs. $18,118)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. MC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or MC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MC or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit .
- The average SAT score at University of Detroit Mercy (1122) is 16 points higher than at MC (1106)
- Incoming Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MC (24)
- Accepted freshman Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at MC (3.56)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than MC (48.9%)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. MC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or MC? 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 MC 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 Mississippi College (57% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy earn on average $8,500 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $44,100)
- University of Detroit Mercy students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MC graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than MC graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MC students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/