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Overview |
IU East | Madonna University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Livonia, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 2,109 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #578 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | madonna.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Madonna University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $12,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $18,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $19,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
IU East | Madonna University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 1,988 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 1,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 64.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 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 18, 2025 |
Academics |
IU East | Madonna University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Madonna University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
IU East | Madonna University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
IU East | Madonna University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 9% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Madonna University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University East is larger than than Madonna University based on total student enrollment (3,039 students vs. 2,109 students)
IU East vs. Madonna University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Madonna University?
- Madonna University is 258.8% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($26,100.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.5% higher at Madonna University than Indiana University East ($26,100.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Madonna University ($8,837 vs. $18,344)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 30.2% lower than costs at Madonna University ($9,412 vs. $12,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Madonna University than Indiana University East (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Madonna University students is 152% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($19,840 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. Madonna University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or Madonna University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Madonna University or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Madonna University (1030) is 69 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Madonna University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Madonna University (3.35)
- IU East has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Madonna University (64.8%)
IU East vs. Madonna University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at Madonna University is higher than Indiana University East (42% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Madonna University earn on average $9,500 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Madonna University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Madonna University graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Madonna University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/