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Overview |
Madonna University | MBC | ||
| Location | Livonia, MI | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,109 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #578 | #1040 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | madonna.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Madonna University | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,100 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,100 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,250 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,344 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,840 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Madonna University | MBC | ||
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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 | 3.35 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1140 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Madonna University | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Madonna University | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Madonna University | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Madonna University | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Madonna University | MBC | ||
| 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 MBC based on total student enrollment (2,109 students vs. 1,957 students)
Madonna University vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Madonna University or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 21.1% more expensive to attend than Madonna University for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.1% higher at MBC than Madonna University ($31,611.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Madonna University than MBC ($18,344 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 18.7% lower than costs at Madonna University ($10,320 vs. $12,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Madonna University as Mary Baldwin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 22.9% larger than aid received Madonna University ($24,389 vs. $19,840)
Which college is harder to get into, Madonna University or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Madonna University .
- The average SAT score at Madonna University (1030) is 21 points higher than at MBC (1009)
- Incoming Madonna University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at MBC (22)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Madonna University (3.35)
Madonna University vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Madonna University or MBC? 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 MBC and Madonna University.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Madonna University (49% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Madonna University earn on average $4,000 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $38,400)
- Madonna University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Madonna University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Madonna University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/