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Overview |
Medgar | ECSU | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,846 | 2,165 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #792 | #964 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | ecsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Medgar | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $9,079 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,207 | $7,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,896 | $10,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 92% |
Admission |
Medgar | ECSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,239 | 5,360 | ||
| Admitted | 9,372 | 3,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.4% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.1% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 780/1000 | 850/1070 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Medgar | ECSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Medgar | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,033 | $26,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $270 |
Diversity |
Medgar | ECSU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 78% | 74% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Medgar | ECSU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Medgar | ECSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Medgar Evers College is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (3,846 students vs. 2,165 students)
Medgar vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Medgar or ECSU?
- CUNY Medgar Evers College is 593% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 197.6% higher at Medgar than Elizabeth City State University ($14,880.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than ECSU ($6,207 vs. $7,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 140% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($9,079 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabeth City State University than CUNY Medgar Evers College (92% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabeth City State University students is 33.7% larger than aid received CUNY Medgar Evers College ($10,554 vs. $7,896)
Medgar vs. ECSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Medgar or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or Medgar .
- Medgar has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than ECSU (70.5%)
Medgar vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Medgar or ECSU? 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 ECSU and Medgar .
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than CUNY Medgar Evers College (44% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from CUNY Medgar Evers College earn on average $7,700 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $30,700)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $17,092 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($9,033 vs. $26,125)
- Medgar graduates are paying $177 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($93 vs. $270)
- More Medgar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/