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Overview |
Friends University | Madonna University | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Livonia, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,724 | 2,109 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #723 | #578 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | friends.edu | madonna.edu | ||
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Costs |
Friends University | Madonna University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,172 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,172 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,326 | $12,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,720 | $18,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,570 | $19,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Friends University | Madonna University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,620 | 1,988 | ||
| Admitted | 1,025 | 1,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.3% | 64.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.9% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1181 | 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 |
Friends University | Madonna University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Friends University | Madonna University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,500 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,512 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $258 |
Diversity |
Friends University | Madonna University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Friends University | Madonna University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Friends University | 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 Friends University based on total student enrollment (2,109 students vs. 1,724 students)
Friends University vs. Madonna University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Friends University or Madonna University?
- Friends University is 19.4% more expensive to attend than Madonna University for in-state tuition ($31,172.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.4% higher at Friends University than Madonna University ($31,172.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Madonna University than Friends University ($18,344 vs. $23,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Friends University are 47.1% lower than costs at Madonna University ($8,326 vs. $12,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Friends University as Madonna University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Madonna University students is 1.4% larger than aid received Friends University ($19,840 vs. $19,570)
Friends University vs. Madonna University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Friends University or Madonna University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Madonna University or Friends University .
- The average SAT score at Madonna University (1030) is 16 points higher than at Friends University (1014)
- Incoming Friends University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Madonna University (22)
- Accepted freshman Friends University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Madonna University (3.35)
- Madonna University has a higher acceptance rate (64.8%) than Friends University (63.3%)
Friends University vs. Madonna University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Friends University 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 Friends University.
- The graduation rate at Madonna University is higher than Friends University (42% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Friends University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Madonna University graduates after ten years. ($46,500 vs. $42,400)
- Friends University students graduate with a $488 lower median federal student loan debt than Madonna University graduates. ($24,512 vs. $25,000)
- Friends University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Madonna University graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More Friends University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Madonna University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/