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Overview |
Madonna University | WMU | ||
| Location | Livonia, MI | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,109 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #578 | #634 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | madonna.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Madonna University | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,100 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,100 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,250 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,344 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,840 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Madonna University | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,988 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 1,289 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.8% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1140 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Madonna University | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $275 |
Diversity |
Madonna University | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Madonna University | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Madonna University | WMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Madonna University based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 2,109 students)
Madonna University vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Madonna University or WMU?
- Madonna University is 79.7% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($26,100.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.8% higher at Madonna University than Western Michigan University ($26,100.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Madonna University than WMU ($18,344 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 10.3% lower than costs at Madonna University ($11,102 vs. $12,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Madonna University than Western Michigan University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Madonna University students is 191.2% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($19,840 vs. $6,813)
Madonna University vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Madonna University or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Madonna University .
- The average SAT score at Madonna University (1030) is the same at WMU (1030)
- Incoming Madonna University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Madonna University (3.35)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Madonna University (64.8%)
Madonna University vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Madonna University or WMU? 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 WMU and Madonna University.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Madonna University (56% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Madonna University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $42,400)
- Madonna University students graduate with a $1,633 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,633)
- Madonna University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($258 vs. $275)
- More WMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Madonna University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/