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Overview |
BSU | Madonna University | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Livonia, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 2,109 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | #578 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | madonna.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Madonna University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $12,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $18,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $19,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
BSU | Madonna University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 1,988 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 1,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 64.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 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 |
BSU | Madonna University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Madonna University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
BSU | Madonna University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
BSU | Madonna University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 9% | ||
Campus |
BSU | Madonna University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than Madonna University based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 2,109 students)
BSU vs. Madonna University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Madonna University?
- Madonna University is 209.5% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($26,100.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Madonna University than Ball State University ($26,100.00 vs. $25,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Madonna University ($12,615 vs. $18,344)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 12.3% lower than costs at Madonna University ($10,904 vs. $12,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Madonna University than Ball State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Madonna University students is 73.8% larger than aid received Ball State University ($19,840 vs. $11,418)
BSU vs. Madonna University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or Madonna University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Madonna University or BSU .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 40 points higher than at Madonna University (1030)
- Incoming BSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Madonna University (22)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Madonna University (3.35)
- BSU has a higher acceptance rate (68.9%) than Madonna University (64.8%)
BSU vs. Madonna University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU 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 BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than Madonna University (55% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $100 more per year than Madonna University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $42,400)
- Madonna University and BSU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Madonna University and BSU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Madonna University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/