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Overview |
Madonna University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Livonia, MI | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,109 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #578 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | madonna.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Madonna University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,100 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,100 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,250 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,344 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,840 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Madonna University | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,988 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,289 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Madonna University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Madonna University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
Madonna University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Madonna University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Madonna University | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Madonna University based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 2,109 students)
Madonna University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Madonna University or Penn College?
- Madonna University is 68.9% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($26,100.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at Madonna University than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($26,100.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Madonna University than Penn College ($18,344 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 1% lower than costs at Madonna University ($12,130 vs. $12,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Madonna University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Madonna University students is 173.5% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($19,840 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Madonna University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Madonna University .
- Accepted freshman Madonna University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Madonna University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Madonna University or Penn 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 Penn College and Madonna University.
- The graduation rate at Madonna University is the same as at Pennsylvania College of Technology (42% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $2,000 more per year than Madonna University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $42,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Madonna University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Madonna University graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Madonna University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/