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Overview |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | WSU | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,528 | 23,553 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #277 | #580 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udmercy.edu | wayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,300 | $12,493 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,300 | $28,615 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,738 | $11,762 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,987 | $16,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,230 | $10,862 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,750 | 15,190 | ||
| Admitted | 4,608 | 12,461 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $22,258 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $230 |
Diversity |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayne State University is larger than than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit based on total student enrollment (23,553 students vs. 5,528 students)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or WSU?
- University of Detroit Mercy is 158.5% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($32,300.00 vs. $12,493.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit than Wayne State University ($32,300.00 vs. $28,615.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit ($16,021 vs. $17,987)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 9.5% lower than costs at Wayne State University ($10,738 vs. $11,762)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Detroit Mercy than Wayne State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Detroit Mercy students is 104.7% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($22,230 vs. $10,862)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit .
- The average SAT score at University of Detroit Mercy (1122) is 52 points higher than at WSU (1070)
- Incoming Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at WSU (3.42)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (80.1%)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or WSU? 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 WSU 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 Wayne State University (57% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy earn on average $1,600 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $51,000)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $1,242 lower median federal student loan debt than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates. ($22,258 vs. $23,500)
- WSU graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates. ($230 vs. $242)
- More Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/