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WSU Oakland Eastern Michigan University Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Marian Valley City State University| Madonna University | Jamestown College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Madonna University | JC | ||
| Location | Livonia, MI | Jamestown, ND | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,109 | 1,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #578 | #790 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | madonna.edu | jc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Madonna University | JC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,100 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,100 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,250 | $8,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,344 | $19,950 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,840 | $17,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Madonna University | JC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,988 | 1,017 | ||
| Admitted | 1,289 | 936 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.8% | 92% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 27.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1140 | 900/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Madonna University | JC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Madonna University | JC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Madonna University | JC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Madonna University | JC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Madonna University | JC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Madonna University is larger than than JC based on total student enrollment (2,109 students vs. 1,242 students)
Madonna University vs. JC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Madonna University or JC?
- Madonna University is 11.5% more expensive to attend than JC for in-state tuition ($26,100.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at Madonna University than Jamestown College ($26,100.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Madonna University than JC ($18,344 vs. $19,950)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jamestown College are 43.1% lower than costs at Madonna University ($8,560 vs. $12,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Madonna University as Jamestown College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Madonna University students is 16.6% larger than aid received Jamestown College ($19,840 vs. $17,022)
Madonna University vs. JC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Madonna University or JC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JC or Madonna University .
- The average SAT score at Jamestown College (1044) is 14 points higher than at Madonna University (1030)
- Incoming JC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Madonna University (22)
- Accepted freshman Madonna University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at JC (3.25)
- JC has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than Madonna University (64.8%)
Madonna University vs. JC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Madonna University or JC? 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 JC and Madonna University.
- The graduation rate at JC is higher than Madonna University (43% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Jamestown College earn on average $5,400 more per year than Madonna University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $42,400)
- Madonna University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than JC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Madonna University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than JC graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More JC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Madonna University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/