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Overview |
Purdue Calumet | Madonna University | ||
| Location | Hammond, IN | Livonia, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,194 | 2,109 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #578 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purduecal.edu | madonna.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue Calumet | Madonna University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,560 | $12,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,908 | $18,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,703 | $19,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 100% |
Admission |
Purdue Calumet | Madonna University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,810 | 1,988 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 1,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 64.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1140 | 890/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Purdue Calumet | Madonna University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue Calumet | Madonna University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,908 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $258 |
Diversity |
Purdue Calumet | Madonna University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Purdue Calumet | Madonna University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 9% | ||
Campus |
Purdue Calumet | Madonna University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is larger than than Madonna University based on total student enrollment (9,194 students vs. 2,109 students)
Purdue Calumet vs. Madonna University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue Calumet or Madonna University?
- Madonna University is 286.9% more expensive to attend than Purdue Calumet for in-state tuition ($26,100.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.5% higher at Madonna University than Purdue University Calumet Campus ($26,100.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than Madonna University ($10,908 vs. $18,344)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 62% lower than costs at Madonna University ($7,560 vs. $12,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Madonna University than Purdue University Calumet Campus (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Madonna University students is 247.9% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($19,840 vs. $5,703)
Purdue Calumet vs. Madonna University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue Calumet or Madonna University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Madonna University or Purdue Calumet .
- The average SAT score at Madonna University (1030) is 70 points higher than at Purdue Calumet (960)
- Accepted freshman Madonna University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Purdue Calumet (3.19)
- Madonna University has a higher acceptance rate (64.8%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
Purdue Calumet vs. Madonna University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue Calumet 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 Purdue Calumet.
- The graduation rate at Madonna University is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (42% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Calumet Campus earn on average $100 more per year than Madonna University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $42,400)
- Purdue University Calumet Campus students graduate with a $4,092 lower median federal student loan debt than Madonna University graduates. ($20,908 vs. $25,000)
- Purdue Calumet graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Madonna University graduates. ($216 vs. $258)
- More Madonna University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/