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ECSU SCSU CCSU City Tech York Lehman Buffalo State College UConn Brooklyn College SUNY-Potsdam SUNY Cortland SFC| Western Connecticut State University | CUNY Medgar Evers College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Medgar | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 3,640 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Medgar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $8,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $8,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 97% |
Admission |
WestConn | Medgar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 11,553 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 10,126 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 5.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | |||
| 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 |
WestConn | Medgar | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Medgar | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $9,033 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $93 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Medgar | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 78% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
WestConn | Medgar | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 0% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | 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
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Medgar based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 3,640 students)
WestConn vs. Medgar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Medgar ?
- CUNY Medgar Evers College is 7.2% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.1% higher at WestConn than CUNY Medgar Evers College ($19,358.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than WestConn ($8,250 vs. $15,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 23% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($14,568 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Medgar Evers College than Western Connecticut State University (97% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Connecticut State University students is 7% larger than aid received CUNY Medgar Evers College ($9,057 vs. $8,467)
WestConn vs. Medgar Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Medgar ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Medgar or WestConn .
- Medgar has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. Medgar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is higher than CUNY Medgar Evers College (40% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $9,000 more per year than Medgar graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $38,400)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $15,967 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($9,033 vs. $25,000)
- Medgar graduates are paying $165 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($93 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medgar students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/