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Overview |
Medgar | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,640 | 10,274 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #548 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | uwlax.edu | ||
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Costs |
Medgar | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $16,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $6,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,250 | $13,130 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,467 | $3,395 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 64% |
Admission |
Medgar | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,553 | 7,290 | ||
| Admitted | 10,126 | 5,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.6% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.9% | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
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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 | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Medgar | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,033 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $240 |
Diversity |
Medgar | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 78% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Medgar | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Medgar | UW-La Crosse | ||
| 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
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is larger than than Medgar based on total student enrollment (10,274 students vs. 3,640 students)
Medgar vs. UW-La Crosse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Medgar or UW-La Crosse?
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is 9.5% more expensive to attend than Medgar for in-state tuition ($7,585.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at UW-La Crosse than CUNY Medgar Evers College ($16,404.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than UW-La Crosse ($8,250 vs. $13,130)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin La Crosse are 158.1% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($6,942 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Medgar Evers College than University of Wisconsin La Crosse (97% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Medgar Evers College students is 149.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($8,467 vs. $3,395)
Medgar vs. UW-La Crosse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Medgar or UW-La Crosse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-La Crosse or Medgar .
- Medgar has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than UW-La Crosse (74.3%)
Medgar vs. UW-La Crosse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Medgar or UW-La Crosse? 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 UW-La Crosse and Medgar .
- The graduation rate at UW-La Crosse is higher than CUNY Medgar Evers College (68% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin La Crosse 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 $14,217 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($9,033 vs. $23,250)
- Medgar graduates are paying $147 less per month on federal student loans than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($93 vs. $240)
- More UW-La Crosse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medgar students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/