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Hillsdale, MI · Livonia, MI
| Hillsdale College | Madonna University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | No data reported | $17,755/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | No data reported | $14,759/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | No data reported | $23,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | No data reported | $15,277/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | No data reported | $16,912/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | No data reported | $16,593/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | No data reported | $22,005/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | No data reported | $244/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,600/yr | $12,840/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $13,600/yr | $12,840/yr |
| Borrowers who default | No data reported | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $672/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,000/yr | $3,212/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | No data reported | $41,038/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $33,189/yr | $28,440/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $33,189/yr | $28,440/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 0% | 30% |
| Students taking federal loans | 0% | 55% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 21% | 63% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1320–1490 | 880–1080 |
| SAT average | 1415 | 980 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 30–33 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 31–35 · Math 26–31 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 2,773 | 1,655 |
| Students accepted | 571 | 1,538 |
| Students who enrolled | 353 | 265 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 62% | 17% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 22% | 31% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 29% | 0% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Not considered |
| Essay | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Required |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Other admission tests | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 90% | 60% |
| Freshmen who come back | 97% | 72% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | No data reported | $59,058/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | No data reported | $38,222–$81,197 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 85% | 57% |
| White students graduating | No data reported | 64% |
| Black students graduating | No data reported | 44% |
| Hispanic students graduating | No data reported | 47% |
| Asian students graduating | No data reported | 71% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | No data reported | $49,871/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | No data reported | 72% |
| Graduate on time | 76% | 41% |
| Pell students who graduate | No data reported | 51% |
| First-gen students who finish | No data reported | 56% |
| Low-income students who finish | No data reported | 51% |
| Students who transfer out | 4.1% | 28% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | No data reported | $53,389/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Social Sciences 16% · Business, Management & Marketing 13% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 12% | Health Professions 27% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 21% · Business, Management & Marketing 13% |
| Most popular program | Social Sciences — 16% of degrees | Health Professions — 27% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 13% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 21% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 12% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 13% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | History — 11% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | English Language & Literature — 9% of degrees | Education — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | No data reported | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $112,237/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 22% | 6.1% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,573 | 1,632 |
| Students per professor | 8 : 1 | 11 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 143 | 296 |
| Average professor pay | $8,424/mo | $7,541/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 37% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | No data reported | $30,676 |
| Setting | Town (distant) | City (small) |
| Location | Hillsdale, MI | Livonia, MI |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1844 | 1937 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0% | 10% |
| Men | 49% | 36% |
| Women | 51% | 64% |
| White students | 0% | 61% |
| Black students | 0% | 16% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 0% | 5% |
| Asian students | 0% | 3.8% |
| Two or more races | 0% | 1.2% |
| Other / not reported | 100% | 2.5% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | No data reported | 42% |
| Part-time students | 2% | 19% |
| Students age 25+ | 1.4% | 18% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $40,494/yr | $11,643/yr |
| Endowment | $1.1B | $38.0M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,212 | 526 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,500/yr | $6,140/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,680/yr | $5,560/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Undenominational | Roman Catholic |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | No | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | No data reported | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | No intercollegiate athletics reported | NAIA Division I |
| Football team | No data reported | Yes |
| Varsity teams | No data reported | 21 |
| Student athletes | No data reported | 683 |
| Athletic scholarships | No data reported | $5.0M |
| Athletics budget | No data reported | $8.3M |
| Athletics revenue | No data reported | $8.3M |
| Recruiting spend | No data reported | $12,295 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.