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Overview |
Madonna University | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Livonia, MI | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,109 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #578 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | madonna.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Madonna University | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,100 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,100 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,250 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,344 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,840 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Madonna University | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,988 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 1,289 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.8% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1140 | |||
| 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 | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Madonna University | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $230 |
Diversity |
Madonna University | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Madonna University | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Madonna University | Northern Michigan 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
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than Madonna University based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 2,109 students)
Madonna University vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Madonna University or Northern Michigan University?
- Madonna University is 121.3% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($26,100.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.9% higher at Madonna University than Northern Michigan University ($26,100.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than Madonna University ($17,346 vs. $18,344)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Michigan University are 2.9% lower than costs at Madonna University ($11,910 vs. $12,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Madonna University as Northern Michigan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Madonna University students is 111.4% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($19,840 vs. $9,385)
Madonna University vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Madonna University or Northern Michigan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northern Michigan University or Madonna University .
- The average SAT score at Madonna University (1030) is 19 points higher than at Northern Michigan University (1011)
- Incoming Madonna University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Northern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Madonna University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- Northern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (70.5%) than Madonna University (64.8%)
Madonna University vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Madonna University or Northern Michigan 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 Northern Michigan University and Madonna University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Madonna University (48% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Madonna University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $2,708 lower median federal student loan debt than Madonna University graduates. ($22,292 vs. $25,000)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Madonna University graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Madonna University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/