Key differences on Getting in
- 1
North Central's SAT midpoint is 38 points higher than U. Detroit Mercy's
SAT midpoint - 2
U. Detroit Mercy admits 75% vs. 77% at North Central
Acceptance rate - 3
North Central's yield is 0 pts higher than U. Detroit Mercy's
Yield rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- North CentralAccessible
- U. Detroit MercyAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 900–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 18–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- North CentralTest-optional
- U. Detroit MercyTest-optional
How they read a record
North Central
GPA and the high school record are required.
U. Detroit Mercy
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | North Central | U. Detroit Mercy |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Considered |
| Essay | Considered | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why