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City Tech York Lehman Brooklyn College SFC John Jay Queens College| CUNY Medgar Evers College | Excelsior University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Medgar | Excelsior University | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,640 | 15,833 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | excelsior.edu | ||
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Costs |
Medgar | Excelsior University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,250 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,467 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
Medgar | Excelsior University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,553 | - | ||
| Admitted | 10,126 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Medgar | Excelsior University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Medgar | Excelsior University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,033 | $10,870 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $112 |
Diversity |
Medgar | Excelsior University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 78% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Medgar | Excelsior University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Medgar | Excelsior University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Excelsior University is larger than than Medgar based on total student enrollment (15,833 students vs. 3,640 students)
Medgar vs. Excelsior University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Medgar or Excelsior University?
- CUNY Medgar Evers College is ?% more expensive to attend than Excelsior University for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Medgar than Excelsior University ($14,880.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Medgar Evers College than Excelsior University (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Medgar Evers College students is ?% larger than aid received Excelsior University ($8,467 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Medgar or Excelsior University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Excelsior University or Medgar .
Medgar vs. Excelsior University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Medgar or Excelsior University? 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 Excelsior University and Medgar .
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $1,837 lower median federal student loan debt than Excelsior University graduates. ($9,033 vs. $10,870)
- Medgar graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Excelsior University graduates. ($93 vs. $112)
- More Excelsior University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medgar students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/