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Overview |
Medgar | Albright College | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,640 | 1,498 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | albright.edu | ||
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Costs |
Medgar | Albright College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $27,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $27,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $14,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,250 | $21,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,467 | $21,420 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Medgar | Albright College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,553 | 5,578 | ||
| Admitted | 10,126 | 4,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.6% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.9% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Medgar | Albright College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Medgar | Albright College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,033 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $289 |
Diversity |
Medgar | Albright College | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 78% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 15% |
Students |
Medgar | Albright College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Medgar | Albright College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Medgar Evers College is larger than than Albright College based on total student enrollment (3,640 students vs. 1,498 students)
Medgar vs. Albright College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Medgar or Albright College?
- Albright College is 289.9% more expensive to attend than Medgar for in-state tuition ($27,020.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.6% higher at Albright College than CUNY Medgar Evers College ($27,020.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than Albright College ($8,250 vs. $21,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albright College are 19.9% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($14,940 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albright College than CUNY Medgar Evers College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albright College students is 153% larger than aid received CUNY Medgar Evers College ($21,420 vs. $8,467)
Medgar vs. Albright College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Medgar or Albright College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Albright College or Medgar .
- Medgar has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than Albright College (84.9%)
Medgar vs. Albright College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Medgar or Albright College? 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 Albright College and Medgar .
- The graduation rate at Albright College is higher than CUNY Medgar Evers College (60% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Albright College earn on average $11,100 more per year than Medgar graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $38,400)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $18,967 lower median federal student loan debt than Albright College graduates. ($9,033 vs. $28,000)
- Medgar graduates are paying $196 less per month on federal student loans than Albright College graduates. ($93 vs. $289)
- More Albright College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medgar students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/