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Overview |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Altoona, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,360 | 2,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #349 | #584 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udmercy.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,058 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,058 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,444 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,197 | $20,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,483 | $9,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,163 | 7,523 | ||
| Admitted | 4,674 | 7,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1208 | 1050/1250 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $277 |
Diversity |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Penn State Altoona | ||
| 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 Penn State Altoona based on total student enrollment (5,360 students vs. 2,577 students)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. Penn State Altoona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or Penn State Altoona?
- University of Detroit Mercy is 101.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State Altoona for in-state tuition ($31,058.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.1% higher at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit than Penn State Altoona ($31,058.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Detroit Mercy than Penn State Altoona ($18,197 vs. $20,621)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 24.3% lower than costs at Penn State Altoona ($10,444 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Detroit Mercy than Penn State Altoona (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Detroit Mercy students is 124.4% larger than aid received Penn State Altoona ($21,483 vs. $9,574)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. Penn State Altoona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or Penn State Altoona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Altoona or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit .
- The average SAT score at University of Detroit Mercy (1122) is 129 points higher than at Penn State Altoona (993)
- Incoming Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State Altoona (22)
- Accepted freshman Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Penn State Altoona (3.4)
- Penn State Altoona has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (90.5%)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. Penn State Altoona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or Penn State Altoona? 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 Penn State Altoona and Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Altoona is higher than University of Detroit Mercy (65% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Penn State Altoona earn on average $2,700 more per year than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $52,600)
- University of Detroit Mercy students graduate with a $3,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,818)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($242 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Altoona 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. (69% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/