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Overview |
CSUDH | Madison College | ||
| Location | Carson, CA | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,426 | 12,982 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csudh.edu | matcmadison.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSUDH | Madison College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $4,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $6,509 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,035 | $15,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,068 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,819 | $5,289 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 38% |
Admission |
CSUDH | Madison College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,165 | - | ||
| Admitted | 17,082 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 4, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 |
Academics |
CSUDH | Madison College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSUDH | Madison College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,962 | $13,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $134 |
Diversity |
CSUDH | Madison College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 8% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
CSUDH | Madison College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 3% | ||
Campus |
CSUDH | Madison College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Dominguez Hills is larger than than Madison College based on total student enrollment (16,426 students vs. 12,982 students)
CSUDH vs. Madison College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSUDH or Madison College?
- California State University Dominguez Hills is 33.4% more expensive to attend than Madison College for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $4,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 170.7% higher at CSUDH than Madison Area Technical College ($17,622.00 vs. $6,509.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Dominguez Hills than Madison College ($5,068 vs. $11,588)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Madison Area Technical College are 6.8% lower than costs at California State University Dominguez Hills ($15,008 vs. $16,035)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Dominguez Hills than Madison Area Technical College (90% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Dominguez Hills students is 85.6% larger than aid received Madison Area Technical College ($9,819 vs. $5,289)
Which college is harder to get into, CSUDH or Madison College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Madison College or CSUDH .
CSUDH vs. Madison College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSUDH or Madison College? 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 Madison College and CSUDH.
- Graduates from California State University Dominguez Hills earn on average $9,100 more per year than Madison College graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $37,700)
- Madison Area Technical College students graduate with a $962 lower median federal student loan debt than CSUDH graduates. ($13,000 vs. $13,962)
- Madison College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than CSUDH graduates. ($134 vs. $144)
- More CSUDH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Madison College students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/