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City College of New York Queens College BU Northeastern BC Baruch Babson Bentley SUNY Stony Brook Tufts Vassar NYU| Brandeis University | CUNY Hunter College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Brandeis University | Hunter | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,302 | 22,879 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #102 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brandeis.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brandeis University | Hunter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,348 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,348 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,096 | $11,324 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,668 | $4,127 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,489 | $9,624 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 88% |
Admission |
Brandeis University | Hunter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,282 | 31,614 | ||
| Admitted | 3,984 | 17,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 35.3% | 54% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1390/1530 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Brandeis University | Hunter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brandeis University | Hunter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $11,548 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $119 |
Diversity |
Brandeis University | Hunter | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 20% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Brandeis University | Hunter | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Brandeis University | Hunter | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Hunter College is larger than than Brandeis University based on total student enrollment (22,879 students vs. 5,302 students)
Brandeis University vs. Hunter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brandeis University or Hunter?
- Brandeis University is 828.5% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($64,348.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 332.4% higher at Brandeis University than CUNY Hunter College ($64,348.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Brandeis University ($4,127 vs. $44,668)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 68.6% lower than costs at Brandeis University ($11,324 vs. $19,096)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than Brandeis University (88% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brandeis University students is 289.5% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($37,489 vs. $9,624)
Brandeis University vs. Hunter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brandeis University or Hunter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hunter or Brandeis University .
- The average SAT score at Brandeis University (1360) is 195 points higher than at Hunter (1165)
- Accepted freshman Brandeis University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Hunter (3.7)
- Hunter has a higher acceptance rate (54%) than Brandeis University (35.3%)
Brandeis University vs. Hunter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brandeis University 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 Brandeis University.
- The graduation rate at Brandeis University is higher than CUNY Hunter College (91% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Brandeis University earn on average $17,900 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $15,452 lower median federal student loan debt than Brandeis University graduates. ($11,548 vs. $27,000)
- Hunter graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($119 vs. $279)
- More Brandeis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/