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Overview |
Medgar | Bethany College | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Bethany, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,846 | 671 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #792 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | bethanywv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Medgar | Bethany College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $31,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $31,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $12,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,207 | $16,844 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,896 | $32,293 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 98% |
Admission |
Medgar | Bethany College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,239 | 2,435 | ||
| Admitted | 9,372 | 1,473 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.4% | 60.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.1% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 780/1000 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 |
Medgar | Bethany College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Medgar | Bethany College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,033 | $30,884 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $319 |
Diversity |
Medgar | Bethany College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 78% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 20% |
Students |
Medgar | Bethany College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Medgar | Bethany College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Bethany College based on total student enrollment (3,846 students vs. 671 students)
Medgar vs. Bethany College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Medgar or Bethany College?
- Bethany College is 360.6% more expensive to attend than Medgar for in-state tuition ($31,920.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.5% higher at Bethany College than CUNY Medgar Evers College ($31,920.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than Bethany College ($6,207 vs. $16,844)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany College are 68.4% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($12,936 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany College than CUNY Medgar Evers College (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany College students is 309% larger than aid received CUNY Medgar Evers College ($32,293 vs. $7,896)
Medgar vs. Bethany College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Medgar or Bethany College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethany College or Medgar .
- Medgar has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than Bethany College (60.5%)
Medgar vs. Bethany College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Medgar or Bethany 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 Bethany College and Medgar .
- The graduation rate at Bethany College is higher than CUNY Medgar Evers College (48% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Bethany College earn on average $5,600 more per year than Medgar graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $38,400)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $21,851 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethany College graduates. ($9,033 vs. $30,884)
- Medgar graduates are paying $226 less per month on federal student loans than Bethany College graduates. ($93 vs. $319)
- More Bethany College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medgar students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/