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WSU Saint Xavier University Oakland Eastern Michigan University Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Marian SUNY Stony Brook| Saint Josephs College | Madonna University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SJC | Madonna University | ||
| Location | Rensselaer, IN | Livonia, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 2,109 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #578 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintjoe.edu | madonna.edu | ||
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Costs |
SJC | Madonna University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,650 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,650 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $12,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,836 | $18,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,898 | $19,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
SJC | Madonna University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,506 | 1,988 | ||
| Admitted | 1,157 | 1,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 64.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 890/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SJC | Madonna University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SJC | Madonna University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
SJC | Madonna University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
SJC | Madonna University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 9% | ||
Campus |
SJC | Madonna University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Madonna University is larger than than SJC based on total student enrollment (2,109 students vs. 972 students)
SJC vs. Madonna University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SJC or Madonna University?
- Saint Josephs College is 13.6% more expensive to attend than Madonna University for in-state tuition ($29,650.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at SJC than Madonna University ($29,650.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Josephs College than Madonna University ($15,836 vs. $18,344)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Josephs College are 29.2% lower than costs at Madonna University ($9,480 vs. $12,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Josephs College as Madonna University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Josephs College students is 10.4% larger than aid received Madonna University ($21,898 vs. $19,840)
SJC vs. Madonna University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SJC or Madonna University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Madonna University or SJC .
- The average SAT score at Madonna University (1030) is 45 points higher than at SJC (985)
- Incoming SJC students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Madonna University (22)
- Accepted freshman Madonna University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at SJC (3.27)
- SJC has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than Madonna University (64.8%)
SJC vs. Madonna University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SJC 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 SJC.
- The graduation rate at SJC is higher than Madonna University (58% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Saint Josephs College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Madonna University graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $42,400)
- Madonna University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SJC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Madonna University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than SJC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SJC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Madonna University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/