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Overview |
VCM | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 263 | 5,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #349 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vandercook.edu | udmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
VCM | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,670 | $31,058 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,670 | $31,058 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,500 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,436 | $18,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,884 | $21,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
VCM | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22 | 5,163 | ||
| Admitted | 22 | 4,674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1160 | 960/1208 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
VCM | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VCM | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
VCM | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
VCM | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 6% | ||
Campus |
VCM | 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 | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Detroit Mercy is larger than than VCM based on total student enrollment (5,360 students vs. 263 students)
VCM vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VCM or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit?
- University of Detroit Mercy is 12.2% more expensive to attend than VCM for in-state tuition ($31,058.00 vs. $27,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit than VanderCook College of Music ($31,058.00 vs. $27,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at VanderCook College of Music than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit ($12,436 vs. $18,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at VanderCook College of Music are 39.3% lower than costs at University of Detroit Mercy ($7,500 vs. $10,444)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at VanderCook College of Music as University of Detroit Mercy (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by VanderCook College of Music students is 29.8% larger than aid received University of Detroit Mercy ($27,884 vs. $21,483)
VCM vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VCM 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 VCM .
- The average SAT score at University of Detroit Mercy (1122) is 15 points higher than at VCM (1107)
- Incoming VCM students have at the same average ACT score (25) as 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 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at VCM (3.1)
- VCM has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (90.5%)
VCM vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VCM 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 VCM.
- The graduation rate at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit is higher than VanderCook College of Music (57% vs. 45%)
- University of Detroit Mercy students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VCM 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 VCM graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCM students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/