- Madonna University is a private school while Central Michigan University is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Michigan.
- Madonna University has more expensive tuition of $27,360 than Central Michigan University ($14,190).
- Central Michigan University has tighter acceptance rate of 67.75% than Madonna University (74.33%).
- Central Michigan University is larger with 14,557 students than Madonna University (2,109 students).
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| #23 in Michigan | Rankings | #158 in National Universities #7 in Michigan |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Livonia, MI | Location | Mount Pleasant, MI |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $27,360 | Undergraduate | $13,703 Michigan residents $14,190 out-of-state |
| $17,640 | Graduate | $16,293 |
| $14,138 | Financial Aid | $9,868 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 74.33% | Acceptance Rate | 67.75% |
| 37.07% | Yield | 23.87% |
| Test Scores | 1,090 SAT, 24 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,109 | Total Students | 14,557 |
| 1,766 | Undergraduate | 10,401 |
| 343 | Graduate | 4,156 |
| 437 | Online Enrollment | 3,086 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 49% | Graduation Rate | 61% |
| 34% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 76% | Retention Rate | 72% |
| $44,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 526) $5,850 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,650) $5,562 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,300 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $5,686 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 91 Full-time 217 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 717 Full-time 235 Part-time |
| 232 Full-time 252 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,132 Full-time 368 Part-time |
| $64,452 for Faculties $52,557 Part-time | Average Salary | $90,760 for Faculties $59,786 Part-time |