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WSU Oakland Eastern Michigan University Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Marian| Calumet College of Saint Joseph | Madonna University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSJ | Madonna University | ||
| Location | Whiting, IN | Livonia, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 658 | 2,109 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #578 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsj.edu | madonna.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSJ | Madonna University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,500 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,500 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,000 | $12,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,634 | $18,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,532 | $19,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
CCSJ | Madonna University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,988 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.75 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
CCSJ | Madonna University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSJ | Madonna University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $258 |
Diversity |
CCSJ | Madonna University | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
CCSJ | Madonna University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 9% | ||
Campus |
CCSJ | Madonna University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Madonna University is larger than than CCSJ based on total student enrollment (2,109 students vs. 658 students)
CCSJ vs. Madonna University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSJ or Madonna University?
- Madonna University is 27.3% more expensive to attend than CCSJ for in-state tuition ($26,100.00 vs. $20,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.3% higher at Madonna University than Calumet College of Saint Joseph ($26,100.00 vs. $20,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calumet College of Saint Joseph than Madonna University ($13,634 vs. $18,344)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calumet College of Saint Joseph are 36.1% lower than costs at Madonna University ($9,000 vs. $12,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Calumet College of Saint Joseph as Madonna University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Madonna University students is 36.5% larger than aid received Calumet College of Saint Joseph ($19,840 vs. $14,532)
Which college is harder to get into, CCSJ or Madonna University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Madonna University or CCSJ .
- Accepted freshman Madonna University students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at CCSJ (2.75)
CCSJ vs. Madonna University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSJ 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 CCSJ.
- The graduation rate at Madonna University is higher than Calumet College of Saint Joseph (42% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Calumet College of Saint Joseph earn on average $4,400 more per year than Madonna University graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $42,400)
- Calumet College of Saint Joseph students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Madonna University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $25,000)
- CCSJ graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Madonna University graduates. ($204 vs. $258)
- More Madonna University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSJ students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/