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Overview |
Louisville | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,139 | 5,528 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #411 | #277 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | udmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,632 | $32,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,978 | $32,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $10,738 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,808 | $17,987 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,148 | $22,230 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Louisville | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,821 | 5,750 | ||
| Admitted | 11,937 | 4,608 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 1020/1260 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Louisville | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $242 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Louisville | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit based on total student enrollment (22,139 students vs. 5,528 students)
Louisville vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit?
- University of Detroit Mercy is 155.7% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($32,300.00 vs. $12,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit than University of Louisville ($32,300.00 vs. $28,978.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Detroit Mercy than Louisville ($17,987 vs. $18,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 8.9% lower than costs at University of Louisville ($10,738 vs. $11,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Detroit Mercy than University of Louisville (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Detroit Mercy students is 69.1% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($22,230 vs. $13,148)
Louisville vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 37 points higher than at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (1122)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (25)
- Accepted freshman Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Louisville (3.64)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (80.1%)
Louisville vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit? 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 Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit and Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit is higher than University of Louisville (57% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy earn on average $7,400 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $3,844 lower median federal student loan debt than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates. ($19,656 vs. $23,500)
- Louisville graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates. ($203 vs. $242)
- More Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/