- University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) is a private school while Oakland University (OU) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Michigan.
- UDM has more expensive tuition of $32,300 than OU ($23,188).
- UDM has tighter acceptance rate of 64.71% than OU (84.41%).
- OU has higher SAT scores of 1,140 than UDM (1,080).
- OU is larger with 16,108 students than UDM (5,360 students).
University of Detroit Mercy View More Rivals | Oakland University View More Rivals | |
| #18 in Michigan | Rankings | #188 in National Universities #11 in Michigan |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Detroit, MI | Location | Rochester Hills, MI |
UDM| Known as | OU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $32,300 | Undergraduate | $14,694 Michigan residents $23,188 out-of-state |
| $22,250 | Graduate | $20,979 Michigan residents $24,648 out-of-state |
| $19,545 | Financial Aid | $6,755 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $45 | |
| 64.71% | Acceptance Rate | 84.41% |
| 19.76% | Yield | 28.26% |
| 1,080 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | 1,140 SAT |
| Student Population | ||
| 5,360 | Total Students | 16,108 |
| 3,156 | Undergraduate | 12,841 |
| 2,204 | Graduate | 3,267 |
| 116 | Online Enrollment | 1,820 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 72% | Graduation Rate | 57% |
| 23% | Transfer-out Rate | 27% |
| 85% | Retention Rate | 75% |
| $53,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 965) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,694) |
| ✔ (15 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 315 Full-time 337 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 637 Full-time 585 Part-time |
| 859 Full-time 361 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,781 Full-time 653 Part-time |
| $89,968 for Faculties $63,241 Part-time | Average Salary | $87,745 for Faculties $66,221 Part-time |