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Overview |
Medgar | WVSU | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,846 | 3,458 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #792 | #1003 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Medgar | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $8,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $13,948 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $12,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,207 | $10,878 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,896 | $8,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 83% |
Admission |
Medgar | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,239 | 4,465 | ||
| Admitted | 9,372 | 4,303 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.4% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.1% | 7.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 780/1000 | 830/1073 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Medgar | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Medgar | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,033 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $240 |
Diversity |
Medgar | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 78% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Medgar | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Medgar | WVSU | ||
| 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
- CUNY Medgar Evers College is larger than than WVSU based on total student enrollment (3,846 students vs. 3,458 students)
Medgar vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Medgar or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 23% more expensive to attend than Medgar for in-state tuition ($8,524.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at Medgar than West Virginia State University ($14,880.00 vs. $13,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than WVSU ($6,207 vs. $10,878)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia State University are 68.4% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($12,936 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Medgar Evers College than West Virginia State University (88% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 9.6% larger than aid received CUNY Medgar Evers College ($8,657 vs. $7,896)
Medgar vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Medgar or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Medgar .
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Medgar (83.4%)
Medgar vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Medgar or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Medgar .
- The graduation rate at Medgar is higher than West Virginia State University (39% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from CUNY Medgar Evers College earn on average $5,700 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $32,700)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $14,217 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($9,033 vs. $23,250)
- Medgar graduates are paying $147 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($93 vs. $240)
- More Medgar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/