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Overview |
IU Northwest | Madonna University | ||
| Location | Gary, IN | Livonia, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,198 | 2,109 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | #578 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iun.edu | madonna.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Northwest | 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 | $6,553 | $18,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,754 | $19,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
IU Northwest | Madonna University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,915 | 1,988 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 1,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 64.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
IU Northwest | Madonna University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Northwest | Madonna University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,030 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
IU Northwest | Madonna University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IU Northwest | Madonna University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 9% | ||
Campus |
IU Northwest | 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 Northwest is larger than than Madonna University based on total student enrollment (3,198 students vs. 2,109 students)
IU Northwest vs. Madonna University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Northwest or Madonna University?
- Madonna University is 258.8% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest 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 Northwest ($26,100.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than Madonna University ($6,553 vs. $18,344)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest 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 Northwest (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Madonna University students is 126.6% larger than aid received Indiana University Northwest ($19,840 vs. $8,754)
IU Northwest vs. Madonna University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Northwest or Madonna University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Madonna University or IU Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Madonna University (1030) is 102 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming Madonna University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU Northwest (20)
- Accepted freshman Madonna University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- IU Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Madonna University (64.8%)
IU Northwest vs. Madonna University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Northwest 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 Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Madonna University is higher than Indiana University Northwest (42% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Madonna University earn on average $2,900 more per year than IU Northwest graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $39,500)
- Madonna University students graduate with a $30 lower median federal student loan debt than IU Northwest graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,030)
- Madonna University and IU Northwest graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Madonna University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/