Key differences on Getting in
- 1
U. Detroit Mercy's yield is 6 pts higher than Arcadia's
Yield rate - 2
Arcadia's SAT midpoint is 20 points higher than U. Detroit Mercy's
SAT midpoint - 3
U. Detroit Mercy admits 75% vs. 80% at Arcadia
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- ArcadiaAccessible
- 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
- ArcadiaTest-optional
- U. Detroit MercyTest-optional
How they read a record
Arcadia
The high school record and a college-prep program are required; GPA and class rank are considered.
U. Detroit Mercy
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Arcadia | U. Detroit Mercy |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Considered | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Considered |
| Essay | Considered | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Required | 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