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Overview |
UNH | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Location | West Haven, CT | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,830 | 5,528 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #680 | #277 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newhaven.edu | udmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,100 | $32,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,100 | $32,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,954 | $10,738 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,201 | $17,987 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,671 | $22,230 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UNH | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,498 | 5,750 | ||
| Admitted | 10,872 | 4,608 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UNH | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,300 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
UNH | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
UNH | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UNH | 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 | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of New Haven is larger than than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit based on total student enrollment (9,830 students vs. 5,528 students)
UNH vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit?
- University of New Haven is 36.5% more expensive to attend than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit for in-state tuition ($44,100.00 vs. $32,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.5% higher at UNH than University of Detroit Mercy ($44,100.00 vs. $32,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Detroit Mercy than UNH ($17,987 vs. $34,201)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 85.8% lower than costs at University of New Haven ($10,738 vs. $19,954)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of New Haven as University of Detroit Mercy (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Haven students is 33.5% larger than aid received University of Detroit Mercy ($29,671 vs. $22,230)
UNH vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH 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 UNH .
- The average SAT score at University of Detroit Mercy (1122) is 56 points higher than at UNH (1066)
- Incoming Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNH (24)
- Accepted freshman Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at UNH (3.47)
- UNH has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (80.1%)
UNH vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH 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 UNH.
- The graduation rate at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit is higher than University of New Haven (57% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy earn on average $300 more per year than UNH graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $52,300)
- University of Detroit Mercy students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than UNH graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More UNH 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. (71% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/