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Overview |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,528 | 3,154 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #277 | #592 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udmercy.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,300 | $24,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,300 | $24,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,738 | $8,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,987 | $25,374 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,230 | $12,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,750 | 2,731 | ||
| Admitted | 4,608 | 1,819 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 41.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 970/1270 | ||
| 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 | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $274 |
Diversity |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Detroit Mercy is larger than than Southern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (5,528 students vs. 3,154 students)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or Southern Adventist University?
- University of Detroit Mercy is 32.6% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($32,300.00 vs. $24,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.6% higher at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit than Southern Adventist University ($32,300.00 vs. $24,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Detroit Mercy than Southern Adventist University ($17,987 vs. $25,374)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 26.9% lower than costs at University of Detroit Mercy ($8,460 vs. $10,738)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Detroit Mercy as Southern Adventist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Detroit Mercy students is 77.9% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($22,230 vs. $12,495)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit .
- Accepted freshman Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Southern Adventist University (3.59)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Southern Adventist University (66.6%)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or Southern Adventist University? 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 Southern Adventist University 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 Southern Adventist University (57% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy earn on average $8,000 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $44,600)
- University of Detroit Mercy students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,500)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($242 vs. $274)
- More Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/