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Overview |
Medgar | CNU | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,640 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Medgar | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,250 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,467 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 66% |
Admission |
Medgar | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,553 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 10,126 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.6% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.9% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Medgar | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Medgar | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,033 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $258 |
Diversity |
Medgar | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 78% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Medgar | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Medgar | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Medgar based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 3,640 students)
Medgar vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Medgar or CNU?
- Christopher Newport University is 35.3% more expensive to attend than Medgar for in-state tuition ($9,375.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52% higher at CNU than CUNY Medgar Evers College ($22,613.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than CNU ($8,250 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 49.4% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($11,990 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Medgar Evers College than Christopher Newport University (97% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Medgar Evers College students is 5.5% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($8,467 vs. $8,022)
Medgar vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Medgar or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Medgar .
- Medgar has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than CNU (85.4%)
Medgar vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Medgar or CNU? 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 CNU and Medgar .
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than CUNY Medgar Evers College (63% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Medgar graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $38,400)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $15,967 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($9,033 vs. $25,000)
- Medgar graduates are paying $165 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($93 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medgar students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/