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City Tech York Lehman Brooklyn College SFC USC Aiken John Jay Queens College Savannah State University| Armstrong State University | CUNY Medgar Evers College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AASU | Medgar | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,041 | 3,640 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | armstrong.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
AASU | Medgar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,965 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,426 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,176 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,404 | $8,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,960 | $8,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 97% |
Admission |
AASU | Medgar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 11,553 | ||
| Admitted | - | 10,126 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 5.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
AASU | Medgar | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AASU | Medgar | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $9,033 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $93 |
Diversity |
AASU | Medgar | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 78% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
AASU | Medgar | ||
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| % In-State | - | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 0% | ||
Campus |
AASU | Medgar | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Armstrong State University is larger than than Medgar based on total student enrollment (7,041 students vs. 3,640 students)
AASU vs. Medgar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AASU or Medgar ?
- CUNY Medgar Evers College is 74.8% more expensive to attend than AASU for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $3,965.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Medgar than Armstrong State University ($14,880.00 vs. $14,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than AASU ($8,250 vs. $12,404)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Armstrong State University are 76.1% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($10,176 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Medgar Evers College than Armstrong State University (97% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Medgar Evers College students is 21.7% larger than aid received Armstrong State University ($8,467 vs. $6,960)
Which college is harder to get into, AASU or Medgar ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Medgar or AASU .
AASU vs. Medgar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AASU 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 AASU .
- The graduation rate at Medgar is higher than Armstrong State University (39% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Armstrong State University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Medgar graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $38,400)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $12,217 lower median federal student loan debt than AASU graduates. ($9,033 vs. $21,250)
- Medgar graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than AASU graduates. ($93 vs. $219)
- More AASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medgar students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/