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Overview |
Madonna University | Parkside | ||
| Location | Livonia, MI | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,109 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #578 | #965 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | madonna.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Madonna University | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,100 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,100 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,250 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,344 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,840 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Madonna University | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,988 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 1,289 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.8% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1140 | |||
| 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 | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Madonna University | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
Madonna University | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Madonna University | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Madonna University | Parkside | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Parkside is larger than than Madonna University based on total student enrollment (3,947 students vs. 2,109 students)
Madonna University vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Madonna University or Parkside?
- Madonna University is 314.4% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($26,100.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.2% higher at Madonna University than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($26,100.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Madonna University ($8,510 vs. $18,344)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 53.8% lower than costs at Madonna University ($7,966 vs. $12,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Madonna University than University of Wisconsin Parkside (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Madonna University students is 179.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($19,840 vs. $7,098)
Madonna University vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Madonna University or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Madonna University .
- The average SAT score at Madonna University (1030) is 60 points higher than at Parkside (970)
- Incoming Madonna University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman Madonna University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Parkside (3.31)
- Parkside has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than Madonna University (64.8%)
Madonna University vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Madonna University or Parkside? 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 Parkside and Madonna University.
- The graduation rate at Madonna University is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (42% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Madonna University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $41,000)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $2,035 lower median federal student loan debt than Madonna University graduates. ($22,965 vs. $25,000)
- Parkside graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Madonna University graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Parkside graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Madonna University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/