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Overview |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,360 | 6,445 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #349 | #665 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udmercy.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,058 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,058 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,444 | $14,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,197 | $13,812 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,483 | $10,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,163 | 12,292 | ||
| Admitted | 4,674 | 10,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1208 | 940/1178 | ||
| 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 | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $221 |
Diversity |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Buffalo State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 5,360 students)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or Buffalo State College?
- University of Detroit Mercy is 339.3% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($31,058.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.9% higher at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit than SUNY College at Buffalo ($31,058.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit ($13,812 vs. $18,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 37.7% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($10,444 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Detroit Mercy than SUNY College at Buffalo (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Detroit Mercy students is 99.7% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($21,483 vs. $10,756)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or Buffalo State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Buffalo State College or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit .
- The average SAT score at University of Detroit Mercy (1122) is 221 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 0.83 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Buffalo State College (86%)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or Buffalo State College? 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 Buffalo State College 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 SUNY College at Buffalo (57% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy earn on average $11,900 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $2,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates. ($21,409 vs. $23,500)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates. ($221 vs. $242)
- More Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/