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Grand Rapids, MI · Detroit, MI
| Calvin University | University of Detroit Mercy | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $22,992/yr | $15,232/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $19,281/yr | $13,088/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $23,250 | $23,250 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $18,330/yr | $11,290/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $19,447/yr | $14,173/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $21,128/yr | $15,584/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $26,713/yr | $21,691/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $246/mo | $246/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,120/yr | $10,952/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $10,500/yr | $12,602/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,000/yr | $1,422/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,600/yr | $3,184/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $54,222/yr | $42,211/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $39,350/yr | $32,946/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $39,350/yr | $32,946/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 17% | 26% |
| Students taking federal loans | 33% | 26% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 71% | 75% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1083–1330 | 1030–1260 |
| SAT average | 1233 | 1134 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 24–30 | 22–28 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 23–33 · Math 23–28 | English 21–28 · Math 22–28 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 4,719 | 5,750 |
| Students accepted | 3,365 | 4,608 |
| Students who enrolled | 725 | 552 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 22% | 12% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 45% | 50% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 14% | 10% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 74% | 67% |
| Freshmen who come back | 87% | 83% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $58,375/yr | $71,030/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $38,181–$82,853 | $44,340–$97,869 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 78% | 70% |
| White students graduating | 77% | 70% |
| Black students graduating | 52% | 45% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 50% | 48% |
| Asian students graduating | 84% | 88% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $48,039/yr | $64,534/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 76% | 74% |
| Graduate on time | 64% | 53% |
| Pell students who graduate | 63% | 61% |
| First-gen students who finish | 65% | 59% |
| Low-income students who finish | 61% | 58% |
| Students who transfer out | 16% | 23% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $53,142/yr | $67,682/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 15% · Health Professions 13% · Education 10% | Engineering 45% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 18% · Health Professions 15% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees | Engineering — 45% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 13% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 18% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Education — 10% of degrees | Health Professions — 15% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Engineering — 10% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 5% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 7% of degrees | Architecture — 3% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $73,682/yr | Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences — $199,973/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 23% | 67% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 3,193 | 2,438 |
| Students per professor | 13 : 1 | 12 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 325 | 2,165 |
| Average professor pay | $9,559/mo | $10,733/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $82,351 | $43,983 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | City (large) |
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Detroit, MI |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1876 | 1878 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 15% | 7.6% |
| Men | 50% | 36% |
| Women | 50% | 64% |
| White students | 68% | 58% |
| Black students | 5.3% | 11% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 4.4% | 8.7% |
| Asian students | 4.1% | 7.3% |
| Two or more races | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Other / not reported | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 13% | 29% |
| Part-time students | 6% | 7.6% |
| Students age 25+ | 6.7% | 5.7% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $13,491/yr | $14,925/yr |
| Endowment | $286.1M | $108.6M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,445 | 965 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | 15 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | Roman Catholic |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | Yes | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | Yes | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division I without football |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 24 | 13 |
| Student athletes | 709 | 329 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $4.9M |
| Athletics budget | $7.0M | $14.1M |
| Athletics revenue | $7.0M | $14.9M |
| Recruiting spend | $63,747 | $119,180 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.