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Overview |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,360 | 8,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #349 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udmercy.edu | pnw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,058 | $7,373 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,058 | $14,364 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,444 | $8,215 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,197 | $9,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,483 | $7,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 75% |
Admission |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,163 | 5,670 | ||
| Admitted | 4,674 | 4,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1208 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | N/A |
Diversity |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Northwest is larger than than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit based on total student enrollment (8,911 students vs. 5,360 students)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or Purdue Northwest?
- University of Detroit Mercy is 321.2% more expensive to attend than Purdue Northwest for in-state tuition ($31,058.00 vs. $7,373.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.2% higher at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit than Purdue University Northwest ($31,058.00 vs. $14,364.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit ($9,162 vs. $18,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 27.1% lower than costs at University of Detroit Mercy ($8,215 vs. $10,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Detroit Mercy than Purdue University Northwest (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Detroit Mercy students is 203.9% larger than aid received Purdue University Northwest ($21,483 vs. $7,070)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit .
- Accepted freshman Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Purdue Northwest (3.19)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Purdue Northwest (72.8%)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or Purdue Northwest? 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 Purdue Northwest and Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/