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K-State KU Pitt State WSU City Tech Johnson County Community College Fort Hays State University Washburn University York Lehman Northwest Brooklyn College| Emporia State University | CUNY Medgar Evers College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ESU | Medgar | ||
| Location | Emporia, KS | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,324 | 3,640 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emporia.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
ESU | Medgar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,278 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,195 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,308 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,854 | $8,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,345 | $8,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 97% |
Admission |
ESU | Medgar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,846 | 11,553 | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | 10,126 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 5.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 |
ESU | Medgar | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ESU | Medgar | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,419 | $9,033 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $93 |
Diversity |
ESU | Medgar | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 78% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
ESU | Medgar | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 0% | ||
Campus |
ESU | Medgar | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emporia State University is larger than than Medgar based on total student enrollment (5,324 students vs. 3,640 students)
ESU vs. Medgar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ESU or Medgar ?
- CUNY Medgar Evers College is 31.3% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Medgar than Emporia State University ($14,880.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than ESU ($8,250 vs. $14,854)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emporia State University are 92.5% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($9,308 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Medgar Evers College than Emporia State University (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Medgar Evers College students is 58.4% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($8,467 vs. $5,345)
ESU vs. Medgar Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ESU or Medgar ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Medgar or ESU .
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Medgar (87.6%)
ESU vs. Medgar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ESU or Medgar ? 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 Medgar and ESU .
- The graduation rate at ESU is higher than CUNY Medgar Evers College (43% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Emporia State University earn on average $600 more per year than Medgar graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $38,400)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $10,386 lower median federal student loan debt than ESU graduates. ($9,033 vs. $19,419)
- Medgar graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than ESU graduates. ($93 vs. $200)
- More ESU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medgar students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/