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Livonia, MI · Midland, MI
| Madonna University | Northwood University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $17,755/yr | $27,232/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $14,759/yr | $25,700/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $23,000 | $20,842 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $15,277/yr | $25,913/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $16,912/yr | $25,906/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $16,593/yr | $26,016/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $22,005/yr | $28,224/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $244/mo | $221/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,840/yr | $13,100/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $12,840/yr | $12,000/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $672/yr | $810/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,212/yr | $3,210/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $41,038/yr | $48,780/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $28,440/yr | $34,400/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $28,440/yr | $34,400/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 30% | 26% |
| Students taking federal loans | 55% | 45% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 63% | 65% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 880–1080 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 980 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 1,655 | 2,074 |
| Students accepted | 1,538 | 1,740 |
| Students who enrolled | 265 | 341 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 17% | 20% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 31% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 0% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Not considered | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Required | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 60% | 63% |
| Freshmen who come back | 72% | 79% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $59,058/yr | $63,075/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $38,222–$81,197 | $40,489–$92,317 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 57% | 68% |
| White students graduating | 64% | 68% |
| Black students graduating | 44% | 58% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 47% | 57% |
| Asian students graduating | 71% | 50% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $49,871/yr | $54,058/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 72% | 79% |
| Graduate on time | 41% | 50% |
| Pell students who graduate | 51% | 53% |
| First-gen students who finish | 56% | 47% |
| Low-income students who finish | 51% | 44% |
| Students who transfer out | 28% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $53,389/yr | $57,649/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 27% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 21% · Business, Management & Marketing 13% | Business, Management & Marketing 87% · Computer & Information Sciences 4% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 4% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 27% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 87% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 21% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 4% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 13% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 4% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 7% of degrees | Communication & Journalism — 2% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Education — 6% of degrees | Health Professions — 2% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $112,237/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $73,896/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,632 | 1,974 |
| Students per professor | 11 : 1 | 14 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 296 | 364 |
| Average professor pay | $7,541/mo | $8,840/mo |
| Full-time professors | 37% | 22% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $30,676 | $42,219 |
| Setting | City (small) | City (small) |
| Location | Livonia, MI | Midland, MI |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1937 | 1959 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs | Special Focus Four-Year: Business & Management Schools |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 10% | 2.2% |
| Men | 36% | 63% |
| Women | 64% | 37% |
| White students | 61% | 72% |
| Black students | 16% | 8.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 5% | 7.7% |
| Asian students | 3.8% | 1.1% |
| Two or more races | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| Other / not reported | 2.5% | 5.1% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 42% | 40% |
| Part-time students | 19% | 32% |
| Students age 25+ | 18% | 34% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $11,643/yr | $7,560/yr |
| Endowment | $38.0M | $122.9M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 526 | 920 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,140/yr | $6,400/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,560/yr | $6,100/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic | No data reported |
| 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | No |
| 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NAIA Division I | NCAA Division II with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 21 | 16 |
| Student athletes | 683 | 520 |
| Athletic scholarships | $5.0M | $4.5M |
| Athletics budget | $8.3M | $10.8M |
| Athletics revenue | $8.3M | $10.8M |
| Recruiting spend | $12,295 | $55,846 |
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, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.