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Overview |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Penn State Shenango | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Sharon, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,528 | 332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #277 | |||
| 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 Shenango | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,300 | $13,568 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,300 | $22,876 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,738 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,987 | $14,895 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,230 | $11,211 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Penn State Shenango | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,750 | 209 | ||
| Admitted | 4,608 | 190 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 90.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 38.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 1040/1230 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Shenango | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Penn State Shenango | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 44% | ||
| 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 Shenango | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Penn State Shenango | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Penn State Shenango | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Shenango based on total student enrollment (5,528 students vs. 332 students)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. Penn State Shenango Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or Penn State Shenango?
- University of Detroit Mercy is 138.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State Shenango for in-state tuition ($32,300.00 vs. $13,568.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.2% higher at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit than Penn State Shenango ($32,300.00 vs. $22,876.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Shenango than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit ($14,895 vs. $17,987)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 25.2% lower than costs at Penn State Shenango ($10,738 vs. $13,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Detroit Mercy than Penn State Shenango (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Detroit Mercy students is 98.3% larger than aid received Penn State Shenango ($22,230 vs. $11,211)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. Penn State Shenango Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or Penn State Shenango? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Shenango or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit .
- The average SAT score at University of Detroit Mercy (1122) is 180 points higher than at Penn State Shenango (942)
- 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 Shenango (21)
- Penn State Shenango has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (80.1%)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. Penn State Shenango Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or Penn State Shenango? 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 Shenango 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 Shenango (57% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Penn State Shenango 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 Shenango 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 Shenango graduates. ($242 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Shenango 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/