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Overview |
Medgar | F&M | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,640 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Medgar | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,250 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,467 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 63% |
Admission |
Medgar | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,553 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 10,126 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.6% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.9% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1310/1440 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Medgar | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Medgar | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,033 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $227 |
Diversity |
Medgar | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 78% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Medgar | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Medgar | F&M | ||
| 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
- CUNY Medgar Evers College is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (3,640 students vs. 1,990 students)
Medgar vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Medgar or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 847.4% more expensive to attend than Medgar for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 341.2% higher at F&M than CUNY Medgar Evers College ($65,652.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than F&M ($8,250 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 19.1% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($15,040 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Medgar Evers College than Franklin and Marshall College (97% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 480.8% larger than aid received CUNY Medgar Evers College ($49,177 vs. $8,467)
Medgar vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Medgar or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Medgar .
- Medgar has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than F&M (36.2%)
Medgar vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Medgar or F&M? 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 F&M and Medgar .
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than CUNY Medgar Evers College (85% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $23,500 more per year than Medgar graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $38,400)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $12,967 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($9,033 vs. $22,000)
- Medgar graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($93 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medgar students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/