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Overview |
EIU | Madonna University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Livonia, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 2,109 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #578 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | madonna.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Madonna University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $12,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $18,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $19,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EIU | Madonna University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 1,988 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 1,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 64.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 890/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
EIU | Madonna University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Madonna University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $258 |
Diversity |
EIU | Madonna University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
EIU | Madonna University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 9% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Madonna University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Madonna University based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 2,109 students)
EIU vs. Madonna University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Madonna University?
- Madonna University is 168.8% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($26,100.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.1% higher at Madonna University than Eastern Illinois University ($26,100.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Madonna University ($13,380 vs. $18,344)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 13.3% lower than costs at Madonna University ($10,812 vs. $12,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University as Madonna University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Madonna University students is 68.5% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($19,840 vs. $11,773)
EIU vs. Madonna University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Madonna University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Madonna University or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Madonna University (1030) is 20 points higher than at EIU (1010)
- Incoming EIU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Madonna University (22)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Madonna University (3.35)
- EIU has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Madonna University (64.8%)
EIU vs. Madonna University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Madonna University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Madonna University and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Madonna University (59% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Madonna University graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $42,400)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $1,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Madonna University graduates. ($23,650 vs. $25,000)
- EIU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Madonna University graduates. ($244 vs. $258)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Madonna University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/