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Overview |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,360 | 460 | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,058 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,058 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,444 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,197 | $19,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,483 | $7,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,163 | 678 | ||
| Admitted | 4,674 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1208 | 1080/1210 | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 40% | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Detroit Mercy is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (5,360 students vs. 460 students)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or Penn State New Kensington?
- University of Detroit Mercy is 124.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington 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 New Kensington ($31,058.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Detroit Mercy than Penn State New Kensington ($18,197 vs. $19,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 24.3% lower than costs at Penn State New Kensington ($10,444 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Detroit Mercy than Penn State New Kensington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Detroit Mercy students is 173.3% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($21,483 vs. $7,860)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or Penn State New Kensington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State New Kensington or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit .
- The average SAT score at University of Detroit Mercy (1122) is 142 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- 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 New Kensington (21)
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (90.5%)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or Penn State New Kensington? 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 New Kensington 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 New Kensington (57% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington 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 New Kensington 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 New Kensington graduates. ($242 vs. $277)
- More Penn State New Kensington 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/