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Overview |
Medgar | W&J | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,640 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Medgar | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,250 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,467 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Medgar | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,553 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 10,126 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.6% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.9% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | |||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Medgar | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,033 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $279 |
Diversity |
Medgar | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 78% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Medgar | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Medgar | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (3,640 students vs. 1,151 students)
Medgar vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Medgar or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 615.9% more expensive to attend than Medgar for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 233.4% higher at W&J than CUNY Medgar Evers College ($49,612.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than W&J ($8,250 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 32.5% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($13,524 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than CUNY Medgar Evers College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 360.2% larger than aid received CUNY Medgar Evers College ($38,963 vs. $8,467)
Medgar vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Medgar or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Medgar .
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Medgar (87.6%)
Medgar vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Medgar or W&J? 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 W&J and Medgar .
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than CUNY Medgar Evers College (74% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $18,500 more per year than Medgar graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $38,400)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $17,967 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($9,033 vs. $27,000)
- Medgar graduates are paying $186 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($93 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medgar students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/