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Overview |
Eastern | Madonna University | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Livonia, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 2,109 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #578 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | madonna.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Madonna University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $12,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $18,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $19,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | Madonna University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 1,988 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 1,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 64.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | Madonna University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Madonna University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $258 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Madonna University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern | Madonna University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Madonna University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Madonna University based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 2,109 students)
Eastern vs. Madonna University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Madonna University?
- Madonna University is 173.5% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($26,100.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31% higher at Madonna University than Eastern Kentucky University ($26,100.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Madonna University ($10,806 vs. $18,344)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 18.2% lower than costs at Madonna University ($10,360 vs. $12,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Madonna University than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Madonna University students is 87.5% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($19,840 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Madonna University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Madonna University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Madonna University or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Madonna University (1030) is 2 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming Eastern students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Madonna University (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Madonna University (3.35)
- Madonna University has a higher acceptance rate (64.8%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Madonna University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Madonna University is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (42% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Madonna University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $1,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Madonna University graduates. ($23,695 vs. $25,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Madonna University graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More Eastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Madonna University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/