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Overview |
PUC | Madonna University | ||
| Location | Angwin, CA | Livonia, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 870 | 2,109 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #578 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | puc.edu | madonna.edu | ||
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Costs |
PUC | Madonna University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,655 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,655 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,273 | $12,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,841 | $18,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,383 | $19,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PUC | Madonna University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,364 | 1,988 | ||
| Admitted | 661 | 1,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 64.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 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 |
PUC | Madonna University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PUC | Madonna University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $258 |
Diversity |
PUC | Madonna University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
PUC | Madonna University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 9% | ||
Campus |
PUC | Madonna 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
- Madonna University is larger than than PUC based on total student enrollment (2,109 students vs. 870 students)
PUC vs. Madonna University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PUC or Madonna University?
- Pacific Union College is 25.1% more expensive to attend than Madonna University for in-state tuition ($32,655.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.1% higher at PUC than Madonna University ($32,655.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Madonna University than PUC ($18,344 vs. $21,841)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Union College are 32.1% lower than costs at Madonna University ($9,273 vs. $12,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Union College as Madonna University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Union College students is 17.9% larger than aid received Madonna University ($23,383 vs. $19,840)
PUC vs. Madonna University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PUC or Madonna University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Madonna University or PUC .
- The average SAT score at Madonna University (1030) is 46 points higher than at PUC (984)
- Incoming Madonna University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PUC (21)
- Accepted freshman Madonna University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at PUC (3.24)
- Madonna University has a higher acceptance rate (64.8%) than PUC (48.5%)
PUC vs. Madonna University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PUC or Madonna 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 Madonna University and PUC.
- The graduation rate at PUC is higher than Madonna University (45% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pacific Union College earn on average $16,800 more per year than Madonna University graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $42,400)
- Madonna University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PUC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $30,000)
- Madonna University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than PUC graduates. ($258 vs. $310)
- More PUC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Madonna University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/