Saint Ambrose vs University of Detroit Mercy
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Saint Ambrose UniversityDavenport, IACatholic collegeBFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.University of Detroit MercyDetroit, MICatholic college
At a glance
- Both are Mercy colleges.
- Saint Ambrose lists Mass 5 times a week; University of Detroit Mercy lists Mass every weekday.
- Saint Ambrose lists confession 2 times a week; University of Detroit Mercy, 2 times a week.
- University of Detroit Mercy has the higher graduation rate: 67% against 61% at Saint Ambrose.
Catholic life
Faith grade
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Sacramental life
BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Theology and core curriculum
CTheology and core curriculum: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
DTheology and core curriculum: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Campus culture and residence life
ACampus culture and residence life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACampus culture and residence life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Service and Catholic social teaching
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
5 times a week
Every weekday
Confession times
2 times a week
2 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
Once a week
2 times a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
3 listed
Religious order or tradition
Mercy
Jesuit, Mercy
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Davenport, IA
Detroit, MI
Setting
City
City
Students
2,703
5,528
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
77%
75%
Average SAT
1093
1134
ACT middle 50%
20–25
22–28
Graduation rate
61%
67%
First-year retention
76%
83%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$24,691
$15,232
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$22,037
$13,088
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$21,729
$11,290
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$22,408
$14,173
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$24,776
$15,584
Net price, over $110,000 income
$27,807
$21,691
Median debt
$25,000
$23,250
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$59,531
$71,030
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.