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City Tech York Lehman Brooklyn College SFC John Jay Queens College| Governors State University | CUNY Medgar Evers College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GSU | Medgar | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 3,640 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | Medgar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $8,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $8,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
GSU | Medgar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | 11,553 | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | 10,126 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 5.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU | Medgar | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | Medgar | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $9,033 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $93 |
Diversity |
GSU | Medgar | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 78% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
GSU | Medgar | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 0% | ||
Campus |
GSU | Medgar | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Governors State University is larger than than Medgar based on total student enrollment (4,427 students vs. 3,640 students)
GSU vs. Medgar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or Medgar ?
- Governors State University is 8.4% more expensive to attend than Medgar for in-state tuition ($7,512.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at GSU than CUNY Medgar Evers College ($15,024.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than GSU ($8,250 vs. $9,833)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Governors State University are 62.9% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($11,000 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than CUNY Medgar Evers College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Governors State University students is 41.6% larger than aid received CUNY Medgar Evers College ($11,987 vs. $8,467)
GSU vs. Medgar Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU or Medgar ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Medgar or GSU .
- Medgar has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than GSU (57.5%)
GSU vs. Medgar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU 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 GSU.
- Graduates from Governors State University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Medgar graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $38,400)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $8,217 lower median federal student loan debt than GSU graduates. ($9,033 vs. $17,250)
- Medgar graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than GSU graduates. ($93 vs. $178)
- More GSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medgar students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/