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Calvin University vs. University of Detroit Mercy

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Acceptance Rate and Application Statistics

The following table compares the admission related statistics including number of applicants, admitted, and enrolled between selected colleges. The average acceptance rate of selected colleges is 73.31% and the average admission yield (enrollment rate) is 16.94%.
Calvin University has the tighest (lowest) acceptance rate of 70.91% and Calvin University has the highest yield (enrollment rate) of 21.44% among selected colleges. The numbers in parenthesis() in below table represent the number and rate by gender (men/women). The statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2024-2025.
Admission Stats Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name ApplicantsAdmittedEnrolledAcceptance RateEnrollment Rate
Calvin University
5,723 (2,870/2,853) 4,058 (1,974/2,084) 870 (440/430) 71% (69%/73%) 21% (22%/15%)
University of Detroit Mercy
6,514 (2,527/3,950) 4,913 (1,715/3,189) 650 (225/424) 75% (68%/81%) 13% (13%/11%)
Average6,119 (2,699/2,699)4,486 (1,845/2,637)760 (333/427)73.31% (68.4%/97.7%)16.94% (18.0%/16.2%)

SAT Scores Comparison

The average SAT score of selected colleges is 1170. By subject, the average score of the SAT EBRW(Evidence-based Reading and Writing) is 590 and the average SAT Math score is 580.
Calvin University has the highest SAT scores of 1,220 and University of Detroit Mercy has the lowest SAT scores of 1,120 among selected colleges. The following table compares SAT Scores between selected colleges for the academic year 2024-2025.
SAT Score Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameSubmit%*
(Submit#**)
SAT TotalEvidence-Based Reading and WritingMath
Calvin University
39%
(338)
1220620600
University of Detroit Mercy
51%
(329)
1120560560
Average45.00% 1170590580

*Number of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

**Percent of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

ACT Scores Comparison

The average ACT score of selected colleges is 27. By subject, the average ACT English score is 26 and the ACT math score is 26.
The following table compares ACT Scores between selected colleges for academic year 2024-2025.
ACT Score Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameSubmit%*
(Submit#**)
CompositeEnglishMath
Calvin University
9%
(75)
272726
University of Detroit Mercy
6%
(39)
262426
Average7.50% 272626

*Number of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

**Percent of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

Application Requirements

The following table list and compare the requirements when applying selected colleges based on academic year 2024-2025 data.
Application Requirements Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameHS GPAHS RankHS Record Prep. ProgramRec.Compe.SAT/ACTTOEFL
Calvin University
✔✓ ✔✔ ✓✗ ✓✔
University of Detroit Mercy
✔✓ ✔✔ ✓✓ ✓✔

✔: Required △: Considered but not Required ✔: Recommended ✗: Neither Required nor Recommended

  • HS GPA: High School or Secondary School GPA
  • HS Rank: High School or Secondary School Rank
  • HS Record: High School or Secondary School Record
  • Prep. Program: Completion of College Preparatory Program
  • Rec.: Recommendations
  • Comp.: Formal demonstration of competencies (e.g., portfolios, certificates of mastery, assessment instruments)