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City Tech KU Fort Hays State University ESU K-State York Lehman Pitt State Brooklyn College SFC John Jay Queens College| Washburn University | CUNY Medgar Evers College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washburn University | Medgar | ||
| Location | Topeka, KS | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,460 | 3,640 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washburn.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washburn University | Medgar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,044 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,328 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,040 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,473 | $8,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,818 | $8,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Washburn University | Medgar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 11,553 | ||
| Admitted | - | 10,126 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 5.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Washburn University | Medgar | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washburn University | Medgar | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,900 | $9,033 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $93 |
Diversity |
Washburn University | Medgar | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 78% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 0% |
Students |
Washburn University | Medgar | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Washburn University | Medgar | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Washburn University is larger than than Medgar based on total student enrollment (5,460 students vs. 3,640 students)
Washburn University vs. Medgar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washburn University or Medgar ?
- Washburn University is 30.5% more expensive to attend than Medgar for in-state tuition ($9,044.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.6% higher at Washburn University than CUNY Medgar Evers College ($20,328.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than Washburn University ($8,250 vs. $12,473)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washburn University are 78.5% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($10,040 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washburn University than CUNY Medgar Evers College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Medgar Evers College students is 8.3% larger than aid received Washburn University ($8,467 vs. $7,818)
Which college is harder to get into, Washburn University or Medgar ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Medgar or Washburn University .
Washburn University vs. Medgar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washburn University 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 Washburn University.
- The graduation rate at Medgar is higher than Washburn University (39% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Washburn University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Medgar graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $38,400)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $7,867 lower median federal student loan debt than Washburn University graduates. ($9,033 vs. $16,900)
- Medgar graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Washburn University graduates. ($93 vs. $174)
- More Washburn University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medgar students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/