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Overview |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Bradford, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,360 | 1,074 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #349 | #541 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udmercy.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,058 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,058 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,444 | $10,332 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,197 | $16,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,483 | $13,470 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,163 | 5,071 | ||
| Admitted | 4,674 | 4,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 19/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1208 | 980/1196 | ||
| 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 | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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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 | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $278 |
Diversity |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Detroit Mercy is larger than than Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (5,360 students vs. 1,074 students)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. Pitt-Bradford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or Pitt-Bradford?
- University of Detroit Mercy is 127.4% more expensive to attend than Pitt-Bradford for in-state tuition ($31,058.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.6% higher at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit than University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($31,058.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit ($16,505 vs. $18,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 1.1% lower than costs at University of Detroit Mercy ($10,332 vs. $10,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Detroit Mercy than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Detroit Mercy students is 59.5% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($21,483 vs. $13,470)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. Pitt-Bradford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or Pitt-Bradford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt-Bradford or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit .
- The average SAT score at University of Detroit Mercy (1122) is 144 points higher than at Pitt-Bradford (978)
- Incoming Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Pitt-Bradford (21)
- Accepted freshman Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Pitt-Bradford (3.28)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (90.5%)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. Pitt-Bradford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or Pitt-Bradford? 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 Pitt-Bradford 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 University of Pittsburgh Bradford (57% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Bradford earn on average $5,400 more per year than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $52,600)
- University of Detroit Mercy students graduate with a $3,409 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,909)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($242 vs. $278)
- More Pitt-Bradford 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. (75% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/