UDMercy vs Valpo U

In the pursuit of higher education, prospective students often find themselves torn between multiple institutions that align with their academic aspirations. To aid in this decision-making process, we present a comprehensive comparison of two esteemed universities: University of Detroit Mercy and Valparaiso University. While both share a commitment to academic excellence, they offer distinct experiences shaped by their unique characteristics. Delve into our detailed comparison table to discover the nuances that set these institutions apart, including acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. Whether you seek a vibrant urban setting or a serene suburban campus, a diverse student body or a strong focus on liberal arts, this side-by-side analysis will empower you to make an informed choice that aligns with your individual goals and preferences.

	University of Detroit Mercy	Valparaiso University
Overview
Location	Detroit, Michigan	Valparaiso, Indiana
Campus setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	83.0%	81.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Catholic	Evangelical

Admission
Acceptance rate	93.2%	93.2%
Application fees		$30
SAT range	1060 - 1250	N/A
ACT range	22 - 29	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	45.0%
Students submitting ACT score	12.0%
Total number of applicants	4,435	6,095
Total number of admissions given out	4,135	5,679
Admitted students who chose to enroll	565	601
Yield rate	13.7%	10.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Not required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$50,934	$56,516
Average net price	$17,911	$21,997
Tuition	$30,154	$43,400
Room & board	$10,240	Room/dormitory: $7,956 Meal plan: $4,916
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Prepaid tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	99.0% Average amount $20,912	100.0% Average amount $33,693
Students receiving federal student loan	44.0% Average amount $4,955	63.0% Average amount $5,416
Students taking out private loans	5.0% Average amount $12,934	11.0% Average amount $15,132

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,924 Men 40.7% Women 59.3%	2,507 Men 42.2% Women 57.8%
Graduate students	2,303 Men 41.6% Women 58.4%	417 Men 42.9% Women 57.1%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	5.8%	52.5%
International students	17.9%	6.8%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	965	2,033
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Michigan Illinois Ohio Pennsylvania Georgia	Indiana Illinois Michigan Wisconsin Ohio

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Legal Profession Engineering Biological and Biomedical Sciences Business	Health Professions Business Engineering Computer and Information Science Education
Students to faculty ratio	11:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	66.8%	74.5%
Dropout rate	8.0%	25.4%
Transferred out	24.1%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Dentistry (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $127,238 Year 2: $121,681 Year 3: $142,514 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $104,944 Year 2: $97,737 Year 3: $107,767 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $95,922 Year 2: $104,033 Year 3: $106,174 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $64,144 Year 2: $81,111 Year 3: $82,892 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,926 Year 2: $60,897 Year 3: $63,477 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,838 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $61,089 Public Health (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $54,644 Year 3: $60,829 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $55,515 Year 2: $44,747 Year 3: $60,143 Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $55,089 Year 2: $53,202 Year 3: $60,071 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $48,300 Year 2: $47,260 Year 3: $56,852	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $94,025 Year 2: $117,572 Year 3: $120,200 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $70,690 Year 2: $74,576 Year 3: $73,522 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,015 Year 2: $65,089 Year 3: $70,796 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $65,962 Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $70,724 Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,617 Year 2: $59,485 Year 3: $68,143 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $61,126 Year 2: $62,934 Year 3: $62,049 Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $42,790 Year 2: $45,902 Year 3: $55,968 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,691 Year 2: $48,041 Year 3: $54,471 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $50,272 Year 2: $50,231 Year 3: $53,238 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $50,613

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