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BU Villanova Northeastern City College of New York Tufts Babson Queens College Colgate Brandeis University Baruch Holy Cross NYU| Boston College | CUNY Hunter College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | Hunter | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,280 | 22,879 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Hunter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,410 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,410 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,475 | $11,324 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,590 | $4,127 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,099 | $9,624 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 88% |
Admission |
BC | Hunter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 36,069 | 31,614 | ||
| Admitted | 5,645 | 17,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 15.7% | 54% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.4% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1210/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
BC | Hunter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Hunter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $11,548 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $119 |
Diversity |
BC | Hunter | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
BC | Hunter | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 0% | ||
Campus |
BC | Hunter | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Hunter College is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (22,879 students vs. 15,280 students)
BC vs. Hunter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Hunter?
- Boston College is 858.3% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($66,410.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 346.3% higher at BC than CUNY Hunter College ($66,410.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than BC ($4,127 vs. $32,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 63.1% lower than costs at Boston College ($11,324 vs. $18,475)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than Boston College (88% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 431% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($51,099 vs. $9,624)
BC vs. Hunter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Hunter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hunter or BC .
- The average SAT score at Boston College (1380) is 215 points higher than at Hunter (1165)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Hunter (3.7)
- Hunter has a higher acceptance rate (54%) than BC (15.7%)
BC vs. Hunter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than CUNY Hunter College (91% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $42,100 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $7,452 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($11,548 vs. $19,000)
- Hunter graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($119 vs. $196)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/