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Overview |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | WMU | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,528 | 16,693 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #277 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udmercy.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,300 | $15,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,300 | $18,998 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,738 | $11,713 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,987 | $20,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,230 | $8,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,750 | 20,100 | ||
| Admitted | 4,608 | 17,020 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $275 |
Diversity |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | WMU | ||
| 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
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit based on total student enrollment (16,693 students vs. 5,528 students)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or WMU?
- University of Detroit Mercy is 112.5% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($32,300.00 vs. $15,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70% higher at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit than Western Michigan University ($32,300.00 vs. $18,998.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Detroit Mercy than WMU ($17,987 vs. $20,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 9.1% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($10,738 vs. $11,713)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Detroit Mercy than Western Michigan University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Detroit Mercy students is 170.5% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($22,230 vs. $8,217)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit .
- The average SAT score at University of Detroit Mercy (1122) is 92 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at WMU (3.5)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (80.1%)
Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or WMU? 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 WMU 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 Western Michigan University (57% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy earn on average $3,700 more per year than WMU graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $48,900)
- University of Detroit Mercy students graduate with a $3,133 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,633)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($242 vs. $275)
- More Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/