UDMercy vs Lynnfield School of Nursing

University of Detroit Mercy and Linfield University-School of Nursing offer distinct educational experiences for aspiring nurses. With an acceptance rate of 75%, University of Detroit Mercy welcomes a diverse student body, with 44% of undergraduates identifying as minorities. Its popular majors include nursing, business, and social work. On the other hand, Linfield University-School of Nursing boasts a 100% acceptance rate and a smaller student body, with a focus on nursing education. Its student body is predominantly female, with 92% of undergraduates identifying as women. While both universities offer quality nursing programs, their unique characteristics may appeal to different individuals. Explore the comparison table below to discover which institution aligns best with your academic goals and preferences.

	Linfield University-School of Nursing	University of Detroit Mercy
Overview
Location	Portland, Oregon	Detroit, Michigan
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	4-1-4	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate		83.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation		Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	N/A	93.2%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $70 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	1060 - 1250
ACT range	N/A	22 - 29
Students submitting SAT score		45.0%
Students submitting ACT score		12.0%
Total number of applicants		4,435
Total number of admissions given out		4,135
Admitted students who chose to enroll		565
Yield rate		13.7%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price		$50,934
Average net price		$17,911
Tuition		$30,154
Room & board		$10,240
Available payment plans		Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)		99.0% Average amount $20,912
Students receiving federal student loan		44.0% Average amount $4,955
Students taking out private loans		5.0% Average amount $12,934

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	343 Men 15.2% Women 84.8%	2,924 Men 40.7% Women 59.3%
Graduate students	16 Men 0.0% Women 100.0%	2,303 Men 41.6% Women 58.4%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	5.8%
International students	N/A	17.9%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	N/A	965
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Michigan Illinois Ohio Pennsylvania Georgia

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions	Health Professions Legal Profession Engineering Biological and Biomedical Sciences Business
Students to faculty ratio	9:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	N/A	66.8%
Dropout rate	N/A	8.0%
Transferred out	N/A	24.1%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $83,056 Year 2: $83,349 Year 3: $87,592	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

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