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Overview |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Johnstown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,360 | 2,043 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #349 | #564 | ||
| 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 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,058 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,058 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,444 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,197 | $17,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,483 | $11,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,163 | 3,470 | ||
| Admitted | 4,674 | 3,380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1208 | 1040/1200 | ||
| 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 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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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 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 59% | ||
| 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 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Detroit Mercy is larger than than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown based on total student enrollment (5,360 students vs. 2,043 students)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown?
- University of Detroit Mercy is 127.4% more expensive to attend than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 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 Johnstown ($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 Johnstown than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit ($17,545 vs. $18,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 9.9% lower than costs at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($10,444 vs. $11,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Detroit Mercy than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Detroit Mercy students is 92.7% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($21,483 vs. $11,150)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit .
- The average SAT score at University of Detroit Mercy (1122) is 100 points higher than at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (1022)
- Incoming Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (23)
- Accepted freshman Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (3.57)
- University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (90.5%)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? 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 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown and Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit.
- The graduation rate at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown is higher than University of Detroit Mercy (59% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Johnstown 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 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 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 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($242 vs. $278)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 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/