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Overview |
Medgar | WSSU | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,640 | 5,004 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Medgar | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,250 | $14,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,467 | $8,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 86% |
Admission |
Medgar | WSSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,553 | 7,628 | ||
| Admitted | 10,126 | 5,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.6% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.9% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Medgar | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Medgar | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,033 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $265 |
Diversity |
Medgar | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 78% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Medgar | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Medgar | WSSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Winston Salem State University is larger than than Medgar based on total student enrollment (5,004 students vs. 3,640 students)
Medgar vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Medgar or WSSU?
- CUNY Medgar Evers College is 103.8% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Medgar than Winston Salem State University ($14,880.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than WSSU ($8,250 vs. $14,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winston Salem State University are 59.7% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($11,220 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Medgar Evers College than Winston Salem State University (97% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Medgar Evers College students is 1.4% larger than aid received Winston Salem State University ($8,467 vs. $8,350)
Medgar vs. WSSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Medgar or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or Medgar .
- Medgar has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than WSSU (73.4%)
Medgar vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Medgar or WSSU? 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 WSSU and Medgar .
- The graduation rate at WSSU is higher than CUNY Medgar Evers College (41% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from CUNY Medgar Evers College earn on average $2,700 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $35,700)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $16,630 lower median federal student loan debt than WSSU graduates. ($9,033 vs. $25,663)
- Medgar graduates are paying $172 less per month on federal student loans than WSSU graduates. ($93 vs. $265)
- More Medgar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/