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Overview |
Medaille College | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 3,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #879 | #439 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | medaille.edu | stedwards.edu | ||
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Costs |
Medaille College | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,000 | $49,886 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,000 | $49,886 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,000 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,992 | $27,193 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,196 | $38,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Medaille College | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,689 | 6,015 | ||
| Admitted | 1,162 | 5,119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.8% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1140 | 1030/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Medaille College | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Medaille College | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,271 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $261 |
Diversity |
Medaille College | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Medaille College | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Medaille College | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Edward's University is larger than than Medaille College based on total student enrollment (3,470 students vs. 1,727 students)
Medaille College vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Medaille College or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's?
- Saint Edward's University is 51.2% more expensive to attend than Medaille College for in-state tuition ($49,886.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.2% higher at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's than Medaille College ($49,886.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Medaille College than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's ($14,992 vs. $27,193)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Edward's University are 0.9% lower than costs at Medaille College ($13,876 vs. $14,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Edward's University than Medaille College (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 53.9% larger than aid received Medaille College ($38,787 vs. $25,196)
Medaille College vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Medaille College or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or Medaille College .
- The average SAT score at Saint Edward's University (1135) is 267 points higher than at Medaille College (868)
- Incoming St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Medaille College (19)
- Accepted freshman St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Medaille College (3.14)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Medaille College (68.8%)
Medaille College vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Medaille College or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's and Medaille College.
- The graduation rate at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's is higher than Medaille College (68% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Saint Edward's University earn on average $12,400 more per year than Medaille College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $42,700)
- Medaille College students graduate with a $271 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,271)
- Medaille College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates. ($258 vs. $261)
- More St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medaille College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/