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Overview |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | UB | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,528 | 31,889 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #277 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udmercy.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,300 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,300 | $26,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,738 | $16,754 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,987 | $20,511 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,230 | $9,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,750 | 38,210 | ||
| Admitted | 4,608 | 26,481 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 1210/1380 | ||
| 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 | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $201 |
Diversity |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | UB | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | UB | ||
| 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
- University at Buffalo is larger than than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit based on total student enrollment (31,889 students vs. 5,528 students)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or UB?
- University of Detroit Mercy is 356.9% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($32,300.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.3% higher at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit than University at Buffalo ($32,300.00 vs. $26,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Detroit Mercy than UB ($17,987 vs. $20,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 56% lower than costs at University at Buffalo ($10,738 vs. $16,754)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Detroit Mercy than University at Buffalo (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Detroit Mercy students is 122.4% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($22,230 vs. $9,996)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit .
- The average SAT score at University at Buffalo (1173) is 51 points higher than at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (1122)
- Incoming UB students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (25)
- Accepted freshman UB students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (3.67)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than UB (69.3%)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or UB? 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 UB and Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit.
- The graduation rate at UB is higher than University of Detroit Mercy (71% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University at Buffalo earn on average $5,800 more per year than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $52,600)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,500)
- UB graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates. ($201 vs. $242)
- More UB 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. (70% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/