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Overview |
Madonna University | Ripon College | ||
| Location | Livonia, MI | Ripon, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,109 | 766 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #578 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | madonna.edu | ripon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Madonna University | Ripon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,100 | $49,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,100 | $49,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,250 | $9,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,344 | $21,999 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,840 | $38,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Madonna University | Ripon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,988 | 2,142 | ||
| Admitted | 1,289 | 1,742 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.8% | 81.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1140 | 940/1160 | ||
| 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 | Ripon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Madonna University | Ripon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $289 |
Diversity |
Madonna University | Ripon College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Madonna University | Ripon College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Madonna University | Ripon 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 Ripon College based on total student enrollment (2,109 students vs. 766 students)
Madonna University vs. Ripon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Madonna University or Ripon College?
- Ripon College is 88.9% more expensive to attend than Madonna University for in-state tuition ($49,300.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.9% higher at Ripon College than Madonna University ($49,300.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Madonna University than Ripon College ($18,344 vs. $21,999)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ripon College are 29.1% lower than costs at Madonna University ($9,490 vs. $12,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Madonna University as Ripon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ripon College students is 95.7% larger than aid received Madonna University ($38,826 vs. $19,840)
Madonna University vs. Ripon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Madonna University or Ripon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ripon College or Madonna University .
- The average SAT score at Ripon College (1105) is 75 points higher than at Madonna University (1030)
- Incoming Ripon College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Madonna University (22)
- Accepted freshman Ripon College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Madonna University (3.35)
- Ripon College has a higher acceptance rate (81.3%) than Madonna University (64.8%)
Madonna University vs. Ripon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Madonna University or Ripon 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 Ripon College and Madonna University.
- The graduation rate at Ripon College is higher than Madonna University (70% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Ripon College earn on average $6,800 more per year than Madonna University graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $42,400)
- Madonna University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ripon College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,000)
- Madonna University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Ripon College graduates. ($258 vs. $289)
- More Ripon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Madonna University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/