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Overview |
Madonna University | BAC | ||
| Location | Livonia, MI | Belmont, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,109 | 1,501 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #578 | #921 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | madonna.edu | belmontabbeycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Madonna University | BAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,100 | $18,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,100 | $18,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,250 | $11,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,344 | $23,522 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,840 | $9,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Madonna University | BAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,988 | 2,757 | ||
| Admitted | 1,289 | 2,679 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.8% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1140 | 950/1140 | ||
| 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 |
Madonna University | BAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Madonna University | BAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Madonna University | BAC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 28% |
Students |
Madonna University | BAC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Madonna University | BAC | ||
| 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 BAC based on total student enrollment (2,109 students vs. 1,501 students)
Madonna University vs. BAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Madonna University or BAC?
- Madonna University is 41.1% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($26,100.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.1% higher at Madonna University than Belmont Abbey College ($26,100.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Madonna University than BAC ($18,344 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belmont Abbey College are 5.1% lower than costs at Madonna University ($11,658 vs. $12,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Madonna University as Belmont Abbey College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Madonna University students is 114.1% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($19,840 vs. $9,266)
Madonna University vs. BAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Madonna University or BAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BAC or Madonna University .
- The average SAT score at Madonna University (1030) is 9 points higher than at BAC (1021)
- Incoming Madonna University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at BAC (22)
- Accepted freshman Madonna University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at BAC (3.32)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Madonna University (64.8%)
Madonna University vs. BAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Madonna University or BAC? 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 BAC and Madonna University.
- The graduation rate at Madonna University is higher than Belmont Abbey College (42% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Madonna University earn on average $500 more per year than BAC graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $41,900)
- Madonna University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Madonna University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Madonna University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/