UDMercy vs Walsh University

Considering higher education options? Explore the distinct offerings of University of Detroit Mercy and Walsh University through our comprehensive comparison. While both institutions share a commitment to academic excellence, they differ in several key aspects. University of Detroit Mercy, located in the vibrant city of Detroit, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible choice for aspiring students. Walsh University, nestled in the charming town of North Canton, Ohio, offers a more intimate learning environment with a smaller student body. Discover the diverse range of popular majors available at each university, catering to various academic interests. Compare student body demographics to gain insights into the campus culture and diversity. Finally, examine graduation rates to assess the institutions' track record of student success. Dive into our detailed comparison table to uncover additional distinctions and make an informed decision that aligns with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	University of Detroit Mercy	Walsh University
Overview
Location	Detroit, Michigan	North Canton, Ohio
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%	71.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Catholic	Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	93.2%	79.9%
Application fees
SAT range	1060 - 1250	1035 - 1220
ACT range	22 - 29	20 - 26
Students submitting SAT score	45.0%	11.0%
Students submitting ACT score	12.0%	64.0%
Total number of applicants	4,435	1,858
Total number of admissions given out	4,135	1,485
Admitted students who chose to enroll	565	335
Yield rate	13.7%	22.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$50,934	$45,430
Average net price	$17,911	$20,350
Tuition	$30,154	$30,500
Room & board	$10,240	Room/dormitory: $5,840 Meal plan: $5,550
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	99.0% Average amount $20,912	98.0% Average amount $23,469
Students receiving federal student loan	44.0% Average amount $4,955	61.0% Average amount $7,286
Students taking out private loans	5.0% Average amount $12,934	7.0% Average amount $11,461

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,924 Men 40.7% Women 59.3%	1,639 Men 45.0% Women 55.0%
Graduate students	2,303 Men 41.6% Women 58.4%	801 Men 19.7% Women 80.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	5.8%	13.8%
International students	17.9%	5.6%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	965	914
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	Ohio Michigan Pennsylvania Indiana New York

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Legal Profession Engineering Biological and Biomedical Sciences Business	Health Professions Business Education Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Social Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	11:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	66.8%	68.6%
Dropout rate	8.0%	31.2%
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	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $59,437 Year 2: $65,089 Year 3: $72,935 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $68,343 Year 2: $71,473 Year 3: $72,480 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,782 Year 2: $57,532 Year 3: $60,245 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $49,290 Year 2: $50,543 Year 3: $56,864 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,636 Year 2: $50,141 Year 3: $54,987 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $43,240 Year 3: $48,363 Business/Corporate Communications (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,496 Year 2: $33,138 Year 3: $45,205 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $39,429 Year 2: $38,829 Year 3: $43,375 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,347 Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $38,000 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $32,569 Year 3: $37,482

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