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WSU Oakland Eastern Michigan University Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Marian| Madonna University | Kuyper College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Madonna University | Kuyper College | ||
| Location | Livonia, MI | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,109 | 82 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #578 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | madonna.edu | kuyper.edu | ||
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Costs |
Madonna University | Kuyper College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,100 | $25,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,100 | $25,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,250 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,344 | $18,853 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,840 | $17,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Madonna University | Kuyper College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,988 | 37 | ||
| Admitted | 1,289 | 28 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.8% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1140 | 935/1170 | ||
| 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 | Kuyper College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Madonna University | Kuyper College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $30,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $245 |
Diversity |
Madonna University | Kuyper College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Madonna University | Kuyper College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Madonna University | Kuyper College | ||
| 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 Kuyper College based on total student enrollment (2,109 students vs. 82 students)
Madonna University vs. Kuyper College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Madonna University or Kuyper College?
- Madonna University is 2.9% more expensive to attend than Kuyper College for in-state tuition ($26,100.00 vs. $25,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Madonna University than Kuyper College ($26,100.00 vs. $25,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Madonna University than Kuyper College ($18,344 vs. $18,853)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kuyper College are 36.3% lower than costs at Madonna University ($8,990 vs. $12,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Madonna University as Kuyper College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Madonna University students is 12% larger than aid received Kuyper College ($19,840 vs. $17,710)
Madonna University vs. Kuyper College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Madonna University or Kuyper College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kuyper College or Madonna University .
- The average SAT score at Madonna University (1030) is 20 points higher than at Kuyper College (1010)
- Incoming Madonna University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Kuyper College (22)
- Accepted freshman Madonna University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Kuyper College (3.34)
- Kuyper College has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Madonna University (64.8%)
Madonna University vs. Kuyper College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Madonna University or Kuyper 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 Kuyper College and Madonna University.
- The graduation rate at Kuyper College is higher than Madonna University (48% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Madonna University earn on average $12,200 more per year than Kuyper College graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $30,200)
- Kuyper College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Madonna University graduates. ($23,750 vs. $25,000)
- Kuyper College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Madonna University graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More Kuyper College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Madonna University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/