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Overview |
UCCS | Medgar | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,431 | 3,640 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uccs.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCCS | Medgar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,632 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,544 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $8,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,841 | $8,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 97% |
Admission |
UCCS | Medgar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,751 | 11,553 | ||
| Admitted | 12,504 | 10,126 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 5.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1215 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
UCCS | Medgar | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCCS | Medgar | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,999 | $9,033 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $93 |
Diversity |
UCCS | Medgar | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 78% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UCCS | Medgar | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UCCS | Medgar | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs is larger than than Medgar based on total student enrollment (11,431 students vs. 3,640 students)
UCCS vs. Medgar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCCS or Medgar ?
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs is 10.1% more expensive to attend than Medgar for in-state tuition ($7,632.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.1% higher at UCCS than CUNY Medgar Evers College ($20,544.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than UCCS ($8,250 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Colorado Colorado Springs are 57.2% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($11,400 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Medgar Evers College than University of Colorado Colorado Springs (97% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Medgar Evers College students is 45% larger than aid received University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($8,467 vs. $5,841)
UCCS vs. Medgar Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCCS or Medgar ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Medgar or UCCS .
- Medgar has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than UCCS (84.8%)
UCCS vs. Medgar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCCS 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 UCCS.
- The graduation rate at UCCS is higher than CUNY Medgar Evers College (41% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Colorado Springs earn on average $8,000 more per year than Medgar graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $38,400)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $11,966 lower median federal student loan debt than UCCS graduates. ($9,033 vs. $20,999)
- Medgar graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than UCCS graduates. ($93 vs. $217)
- More UCCS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medgar students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/