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Overview |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,360 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #349 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udmercy.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,058 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,058 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,444 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,197 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,483 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,163 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 4,674 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1208 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $230 |
Diversity |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Northern Michigan University | ||
| 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
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 5,360 students)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or Northern Michigan University?
- University of Detroit Mercy is 163.3% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($31,058.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.6% higher at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit than Northern Michigan University ($31,058.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit ($17,346 vs. $18,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 14% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($10,444 vs. $11,910)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Detroit Mercy as Northern Michigan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Detroit Mercy students is 128.9% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($21,483 vs. $9,385)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or Northern Michigan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northern Michigan University or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit .
- The average SAT score at University of Detroit Mercy (1122) is 111 points higher than at Northern Michigan University (1011)
- Incoming Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Northern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or Northern Michigan University? 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 Northern Michigan University 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 Northern Michigan University (57% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy earn on average $14,200 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $1,208 lower median federal student loan debt than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates. ($22,292 vs. $23,500)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates. ($230 vs. $242)
- More Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/