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WSU Oakland Eastern Michigan University Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Marian| Governors State University | Madonna University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GSU | Madonna University | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Livonia, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 2,109 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #578 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | madonna.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | Madonna University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $12,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $18,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $19,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
GSU | Madonna University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | 1,988 | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | 1,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 64.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | 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 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
GSU | Madonna University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | Madonna University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $258 |
Diversity |
GSU | Madonna University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
GSU | Madonna University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 9% | ||
Campus |
GSU | Madonna University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Governors State University is larger than than Madonna University based on total student enrollment (4,427 students vs. 2,109 students)
GSU vs. Madonna University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or Madonna University?
- Madonna University is 247.4% more expensive to attend than GSU for in-state tuition ($26,100.00 vs. $7,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.7% higher at Madonna University than Governors State University ($26,100.00 vs. $15,024.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than Madonna University ($9,833 vs. $18,344)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Governors State University are 11.4% lower than costs at Madonna University ($11,000 vs. $12,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University as Madonna University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Madonna University students is 65.5% larger than aid received Governors State University ($19,840 vs. $11,987)
GSU vs. Madonna University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU or Madonna University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Madonna University or GSU .
- The average SAT score at Madonna University (1030) is 119 points higher than at GSU (911)
- Incoming Madonna University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at GSU (19)
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Madonna University (3.35)
- Madonna University has a higher acceptance rate (64.8%) than GSU (57.5%)
GSU vs. Madonna University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU 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 GSU.
- Graduates from Governors State University earn on average $200 more per year than Madonna University graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $42,400)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Madonna University graduates. ($17,250 vs. $25,000)
- GSU graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Madonna University graduates. ($178 vs. $258)
- More Madonna University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/