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Overview |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Madonna University | ||
| Location | Saint Mary of the Woods, IN | Livonia, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,147 | 2,109 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #473 | #578 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smwc.edu | madonna.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Madonna University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,150 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,150 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $12,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,358 | $18,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,438 | $19,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Madonna University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 971 | 1,988 | ||
| Admitted | 759 | 1,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 64.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.4% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/30 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 868/1052 | 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 |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Madonna University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Madonna University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,999 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Madonna University | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 1% |
Students |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Madonna University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Madonna University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Madonna University is larger than than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College based on total student enrollment (2,109 students vs. 1,147 students)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Madonna University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or Madonna University?
- Saint Mary of the Woods College is 19.3% more expensive to attend than Madonna University for in-state tuition ($31,150.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.3% higher at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College than Madonna University ($31,150.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary of the Woods College than Madonna University ($17,358 vs. $18,344)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary of the Woods College are 7.9% lower than costs at Madonna University ($11,350 vs. $12,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary of the Woods College as Madonna University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary of the Woods College students is 33.3% larger than aid received Madonna University ($26,438 vs. $19,840)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Madonna University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or Madonna University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Madonna University or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College .
- The average SAT score at Madonna University (1030) is 78 points higher than at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (952)
- Incoming Madonna University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (21)
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.35) as students at Madonna University (3.35)
- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than Madonna University (64.8%)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Madonna University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College 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 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is higher than Madonna University (57% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Madonna University earn on average $10,100 more per year than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $32,300)
- Madonna University students graduate with a $1,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,999)
- Madonna University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Madonna University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/