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Overview |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Monaca, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,360 | 522 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #349 | |||
| 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 Beaver | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,058 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,058 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,444 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,197 | $18,113 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,483 | $9,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,163 | 1,707 | ||
| Admitted | 4,674 | 1,591 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1208 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 47% | ||
| 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 Beaver | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Penn State Beaver | ||
| 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 Beaver based on total student enrollment (5,360 students vs. 522 students)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. Penn State Beaver Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or Penn State Beaver?
- University of Detroit Mercy is 124.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State Beaver for in-state tuition ($31,058.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.5% higher at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit than Penn State Beaver ($31,058.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Beaver than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit ($18,113 vs. $18,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 17.3% lower than costs at Penn State Beaver ($10,444 vs. $12,254)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Detroit Mercy than Penn State Beaver (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Detroit Mercy students is 131.6% larger than aid received Penn State Beaver ($21,483 vs. $9,274)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. Penn State Beaver Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or Penn State Beaver? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Beaver or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit .
- The average SAT score at University of Detroit Mercy (1122) is 123 points higher than at Penn State Beaver (999)
- Incoming Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State Beaver (21)
- Penn State Beaver has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (90.5%)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. Penn State Beaver Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or Penn State Beaver? 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 Beaver 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 Penn State Beaver (57% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Beaver 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 Beaver 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 Beaver graduates. ($242 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Beaver 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/