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Overview |
Medgar | NSU | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,640 | 5,783 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1008 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Medgar | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $5,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $16,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $10,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,250 | $14,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,467 | $12,164 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 91% |
Admission |
Medgar | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,553 | 8,884 | ||
| Admitted | 10,126 | 7,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.6% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.9% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Medgar | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Medgar | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,033 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $320 |
Diversity |
Medgar | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 78% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Medgar | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Medgar | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Norfolk State University is larger than than Medgar based on total student enrollment (5,783 students vs. 3,640 students)
Medgar vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Medgar or NSU?
- CUNY Medgar Evers College is 20.5% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $5,752.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at NSU than CUNY Medgar Evers College ($16,920.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than NSU ($8,250 vs. $14,652)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norfolk State University are 65.2% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($10,844 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Medgar Evers College than Norfolk State University (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 43.7% larger than aid received CUNY Medgar Evers College ($12,164 vs. $8,467)
Medgar vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Medgar or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Medgar .
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Medgar (87.6%)
Medgar vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Medgar or NSU? 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 NSU and Medgar .
- The graduation rate at Medgar is higher than Norfolk State University (39% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from CUNY Medgar Evers College earn on average $1,700 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $36,700)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $21,967 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($9,033 vs. $31,000)
- Medgar graduates are paying $227 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($93 vs. $320)
- More Medgar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/