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WSU GVSU Oakland Albion College Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Eastern Michigan University Marian Kalamazoo College| Aquinas College | Madonna University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AQ | Madonna University | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Livonia, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 2,109 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #819 | #578 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aquinas.edu | madonna.edu | ||
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Costs |
AQ | Madonna University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,480 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,480 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,572 | $12,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,605 | $18,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,049 | $19,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
AQ | Madonna University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,116 | 1,988 | ||
| Admitted | 1,921 | 1,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 64.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 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 |
AQ | Madonna University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AQ | Madonna University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
AQ | Madonna University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
AQ | Madonna University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 9% | ||
Campus |
AQ | Madonna University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Madonna University is larger than than AQ based on total student enrollment (2,109 students vs. 1,265 students)
AQ vs. Madonna University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AQ or Madonna University?
- Aquinas College is 39.8% more expensive to attend than Madonna University for in-state tuition ($36,480.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.8% higher at AQ than Madonna University ($36,480.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Madonna University than AQ ($18,344 vs. $18,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 15.9% lower than costs at Madonna University ($10,572 vs. $12,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College as Madonna University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 51.5% larger than aid received Madonna University ($30,049 vs. $19,840)
AQ vs. Madonna University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AQ or Madonna University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Madonna University or AQ .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 60 points higher than at Madonna University (1030)
- Incoming AQ students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Madonna University (22)
- Accepted freshman AQ students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Madonna University (3.35)
- AQ has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Madonna University (64.8%)
AQ vs. Madonna University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AQ 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 AQ.
- The graduation rate at AQ is higher than Madonna University (52% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Madonna University earn on average $2,400 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $40,000)
- Madonna University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AQ graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Madonna University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than AQ graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More AQ 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/