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Overview |
AU | Hunter | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 22,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #302 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Hunter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $10,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $4,848 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $9,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
AU | Hunter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 33,944 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 16,246 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 47.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1170/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Hunter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Hunter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $11,548 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $119 |
Diversity |
AU | Hunter | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
AU | Hunter | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 0% | ||
Campus |
AU | Hunter | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Hunter College is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 13,885 students)
AU vs. Hunter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Hunter?
- American University is 665.8% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 256.7% higher at AU than CUNY Hunter College ($53,070.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than AU ($4,848 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 45.3% lower than costs at American University ($10,808 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than American University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American University students is 191% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($27,138 vs. $9,325)
AU vs. Hunter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Hunter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hunter or AU .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 87 points higher than at Hunter (1165)
- Accepted freshman AU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.7) as students at Hunter (3.7)
- Hunter has a higher acceptance rate (47.9%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. Hunter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Hunter? 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 Hunter and AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than CUNY Hunter College (77% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $16,000 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $12,702 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($11,548 vs. $24,250)
- Hunter graduates are paying $131 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($119 vs. $250)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/