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WSU Oakland Eastern Michigan University Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Marian| Sterling College | Madonna University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SC | Madonna University | ||
| Location | Sterling, KS | Livonia, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 707 | 2,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #732 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sterling.edu | madonna.edu | ||
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Costs |
SC | Madonna University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,000 | $27,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,000 | $27,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,532 | $12,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,996 | $18,583 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,778 | $19,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
SC | Madonna University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 826 | 1,655 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.4% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 938/1123 | 890/1120 | ||
| 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 17, 2026 |
Academics |
SC | Madonna University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SC | Madonna University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,663 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $258 |
Diversity |
SC | Madonna University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
SC | Madonna University | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 12% | ||
Campus |
SC | Madonna University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Madonna University is larger than than SC based on total student enrollment (2,054 students vs. 707 students)
SC vs. Madonna University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SC or Madonna University?
- Sterling College is 9.6% more expensive to attend than Madonna University for in-state tuition ($30,000.00 vs. $27,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.6% higher at SC than Madonna University ($30,000.00 vs. $27,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Madonna University than SC ($18,583 vs. $22,996)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sterling College are 34.7% lower than costs at Madonna University ($9,532 vs. $12,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sterling College than Madonna University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sterling College students is 9.4% larger than aid received Madonna University ($21,778 vs. $19,907)
SC vs. Madonna University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SC or Madonna University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Madonna University or SC .
- The average SAT score at Madonna University (1030) is 40 points higher than at SC (990)
- Incoming SC students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Madonna University (22)
- Accepted freshman SC students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Madonna University (3.35)
- Madonna University has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than SC (53%)
SC vs. Madonna University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SC 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 SC.
- The graduation rate at SC is higher than Madonna University (48% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Madonna University earn on average $5,000 more per year than SC graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $37,400)
- Sterling College students graduate with a $337 lower median federal student loan debt than Madonna University graduates. ($24,663 vs. $25,000)
- SC graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Madonna University graduates. ($255 vs. $258)
- More SC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Madonna University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/