- Both Calvin University and University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) are private.
- Both schools are located in Michigan.
- Calvin University has more expensive tuition of $38,670 than UDM ($32,300).
- UDM has tighter acceptance rate of 64.71% than Calvin University (83.48%).
- Calvin University has higher SAT scores of 1,245 than UDM (1,080).
- UDM is larger with 5,360 students than Calvin University (3,231 students).
Calvin University View More Rivals | University of Detroit Mercy View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #18 in Michigan | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Grand Rapids, MI | Location | Detroit, MI |
| Known as | UDM | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $38,670 | Undergraduate | $32,300 |
| $10,909 | Graduate | $22,250 |
| $23,594 | Financial Aid | $19,545 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 | Application Fee | |
| 83.48% | Acceptance Rate | 64.71% |
| 33.06% | Yield | 19.76% |
| 1,245 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,080 SAT, 23 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,231 | Total Students | 5,360 |
| 2,960 | Undergraduate | 3,156 |
| 271 | Graduate | 2,204 |
| 208 | Online Enrollment | 116 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 76% | Graduation Rate | 72% |
| 14% | Transfer-out Rate | 23% |
| 86% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $48,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $53,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,453) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 965) |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (15 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 204 Full-time 141 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 315 Full-time 337 Part-time |
| 574 Full-time 185 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 859 Full-time 361 Part-time |
| $80,386 for Faculties $61,468 Part-time | Average Salary | $89,968 for Faculties $63,241 Part-time |