CUNY Medgar Evers College (MECC) vs Dalton State

CUNY Medgar Evers College and Dalton State College, while both offering quality education, present distinct characteristics that cater to different student preferences and aspirations. Medgar Evers College, located in the vibrant Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, boasts a diverse student body and a strong focus on social justice and community engagement. Dalton State College, nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Dalton, Georgia, emphasizes career preparation and hands-on learning experiences. With varying acceptance rates, popular majors, student demographics, and graduation outcomes, these institutions provide unique opportunities for students to pursue their academic and professional goals. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to discover which college aligns best with your individual needs and aspirations.

	CUNY Medgar Evers College	Dalton State College
Overview
Location	Brooklyn, New York	Dalton, Georgia
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	39.0%	66.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	85.9%	Open Admission
Application fees	$65	$30
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	10,533
Total number of admissions given out	9,045
Admitted students who chose to enroll	634
Yield rate	7.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A
High school GPA	Required	N/A
Recommendation letters	Not required	N/A
High school transcript	Not required	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $31,667 Out of state: $39,617	In state: $17,722 Out of state: $24,628
Average net price	$6,852	$5,760
Tuition	In state: $6,930 Out of state: $14,880	In state: $2,563 Out of state: $9,469
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $5,500 Meal plan: $3,200
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	75.0% Average amount $7,850	91.0% Average amount $6,192
Students receiving federal student loan	2.0% Average amount $4,469	14.0% Average amount $3,754
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $3,750	1.0% Average amount $7,271

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	4,134 Men 26.0% Women 74.0%	4,525 Men 38.0% Women 62.0%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	1.3%
International students	2.8%	1.2%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	N/A	363
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Georgia Florida Tennessee Alabama New York

Academics
Popular study areas	Physical Science Biological and Biomedical Sciences Business Liberal Arts Psychology	Business Health Professions Education Biological and Biomedical Sciences Law Enforcement and Firefighting
Students to faculty ratio	16:1	18:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	21.9%	27.0%
Dropout rate	45.4%	37.8%
Transferred out	27.4%	29.3%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $94,129 Year 2: $89,044 Year 3: $98,329 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $59,966 Year 2: $55,964 Year 3: $67,464 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,797 Year 2: $53,984 Year 3: $52,814 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,103 Year 2: $43,798 Year 3: $44,523 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,959 Year 2: $36,069 Year 3: $42,800 Physical Sciences (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $26,203 Year 2: $30,771 Year 3: $40,427 Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,458 Year 2: $36,560 Year 3: $39,448 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,154 Year 2: $31,042 Year 3: $39,132 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $42,774 Year 3: $37,717 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $28,938 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $35,024	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,107 Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $67,672 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $50,614 Year 2: $49,136 Year 3: $53,885 Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $50,179 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $53,429 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $47,835 Year 2: $49,436 Year 3: $50,217 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $43,134 Year 2: $48,432 Year 3: $47,528 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,283 Year 2: $40,275 Year 3: $44,820 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,029 Year 2: $36,668 Year 3: $40,932 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,195 Year 2: $35,416 Year 3: $39,516 Social Work (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $36,437 Year 3: $38,914 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,269 Year 2: $35,653 Year 3: $38,425

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