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Overview |
Medgar | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,640 | 22,698 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #165 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Medgar | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $58,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $58,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $17,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,250 | $43,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,467 | $34,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 77% |
Admission |
Medgar | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,553 | 41,489 | ||
| Admitted | 10,126 | 21,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.6% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.9% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | |||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Medgar | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Medgar | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,033 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $279 |
Diversity |
Medgar | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 78% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Medgar | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Medgar | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than Medgar based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 3,640 students)
Medgar vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Medgar or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 743.3% more expensive to attend than Medgar for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 292.7% higher at Syracuse than CUNY Medgar Evers College ($58,440.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than Syracuse ($8,250 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Syracuse University are 4.4% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($17,170 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Medgar Evers College than Syracuse University (97% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 310.3% larger than aid received CUNY Medgar Evers College ($34,737 vs. $8,467)
Medgar vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Medgar or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Medgar .
- Medgar has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than Syracuse (51.8%)
Medgar vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Medgar or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Medgar .
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than CUNY Medgar Evers College (80% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $27,500 more per year than Medgar graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $38,400)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $17,967 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($9,033 vs. $27,000)
- Medgar graduates are paying $186 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($93 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medgar students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/