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Alaska Pacific University City Tech York Lehman Brooklyn College University of Alaska Fairbanks SFC John Jay Queens College UC Riverside UC Davis| University of Alaska Anchorage | CUNY Medgar Evers College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UAA | Medgar | ||
| Location | Anchorage, AK | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,464 | 3,640 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alaska.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAA | Medgar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,192 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,776 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,662 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,609 | $8,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,929 | $8,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 97% |
Admission |
UAA | Medgar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,005 | 11,553 | ||
| Admitted | 2,616 | 10,126 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.3%Open | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41%Open | 5.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UAA | Medgar | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAA | Medgar | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,704 | $9,033 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $93 |
Diversity |
UAA | Medgar | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 78% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
UAA | Medgar | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UAA | Medgar | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Alaska Anchorage is larger than than Medgar based on total student enrollment (10,464 students vs. 3,640 students)
UAA vs. Medgar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAA or Medgar ?
- CUNY Medgar Evers College is 11.9% more expensive to attend than UAA for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $6,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.9% higher at UAA than CUNY Medgar Evers College ($19,776.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than UAA ($8,250 vs. $15,609)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alaska Anchorage are 41.5% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($12,662 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Medgar Evers College than University of Alaska Anchorage (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Alaska Anchorage students is 5.5% larger than aid received CUNY Medgar Evers College ($8,929 vs. $8,467)
UAA vs. Medgar Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UAA or Medgar ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Medgar or UAA .
- Medgar has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than UAA (65.3%)
UAA vs. Medgar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAA or Medgar ? 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 Medgar and UAA.
- The graduation rate at Medgar is higher than University of Alaska Anchorage (39% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from University of Alaska Anchorage earn on average $10,500 more per year than Medgar graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $38,400)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $9,671 lower median federal student loan debt than UAA graduates. ($9,033 vs. $18,704)
- Medgar graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than UAA graduates. ($93 vs. $193)
- More UAA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medgar students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/