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Overview |
Medgar | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,640 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Medgar | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,250 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,467 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
Medgar | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,553 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 10,126 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.6% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.9% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Medgar | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Medgar | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,033 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $279 |
Diversity |
Medgar | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 78% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Medgar | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Medgar | Susquahanna | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Medgar Evers College is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (3,640 students vs. 2,231 students)
Medgar vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Medgar or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 685.6% more expensive to attend than Medgar for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 265.9% higher at Susquahanna than CUNY Medgar Evers College ($54,440.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than Susquahanna ($8,250 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Susquehanna University are 19.8% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($14,960 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Medgar Evers College than Susquehanna University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 383.2% larger than aid received CUNY Medgar Evers College ($40,914 vs. $8,467)
Medgar vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Medgar or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Medgar .
- Medgar has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
Medgar vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Medgar or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Medgar .
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than CUNY Medgar Evers College (77% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $18,600 more per year than Medgar graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $38,400)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $17,967 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($9,033 vs. $27,000)
- Medgar graduates are paying $186 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($93 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medgar students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/