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Overview |
Madonna University | Erskine College | ||
| Location | Livonia, MI | Due West, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,109 | 956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #578 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Reformed Presbyterian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | madonna.edu | erskine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Madonna University | Erskine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,100 | $34,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,100 | $34,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,250 | $12,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,344 | $36,581 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,840 | $16,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Madonna University | Erskine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,988 | 1,585 | ||
| Admitted | 1,289 | 844 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.8% | 53.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1140 | 920/1150 | ||
| 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 |
Madonna University | Erskine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Madonna University | Erskine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $276 |
Diversity |
Madonna University | Erskine College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 67% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 16% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 13% |
Students |
Madonna University | Erskine College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Madonna University | Erskine College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Madonna University is larger than than Erskine College based on total student enrollment (2,109 students vs. 956 students)
Madonna University vs. Erskine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Madonna University or Erskine College?
- Erskine College is 31.9% more expensive to attend than Madonna University for in-state tuition ($34,435.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.9% higher at Erskine College than Madonna University ($34,435.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Madonna University than Erskine College ($18,344 vs. $36,581)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Madonna University are 1.6% lower than costs at Erskine College ($12,250 vs. $12,450)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Madonna University as Erskine College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Madonna University students is 17.9% larger than aid received Erskine College ($19,840 vs. $16,834)
Madonna University vs. Erskine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Madonna University or Erskine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Erskine College or Madonna University .
- The average SAT score at Madonna University (1030) is 37 points higher than at Erskine College (993)
- Incoming Madonna University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Erskine College (21)
- Accepted freshman Madonna University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Erskine College (3.26)
- Madonna University has a higher acceptance rate (64.8%) than Erskine College (53.2%)
Madonna University vs. Erskine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Madonna University or Erskine College? 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 Erskine College and Madonna University.
- The graduation rate at Erskine College is higher than Madonna University (55% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Madonna University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Erskine College graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $40,300)
- Madonna University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Erskine College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,750)
- Madonna University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Erskine College graduates. ($258 vs. $276)
- More Erskine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Madonna University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/