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Overview |
Connecticut College | Hunter | ||
| Location | New London, CT | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,948 | 22,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #74 | #302 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | connecticutcollege.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Connecticut College | Hunter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,620 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,620 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,280 | $10,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,220 | $4,848 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,355 | $9,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Connecticut College | Hunter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,744 | 33,944 | ||
| Admitted | 3,533 | 16,246 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.4% | 47.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1490 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Connecticut College | Hunter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Connecticut College | Hunter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,700 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,550 | $11,548 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $119 |
Diversity |
Connecticut College | Hunter | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Connecticut College | Hunter | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Connecticut College | Hunter | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Connecticut College based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 1,948 students)
Connecticut College vs. Hunter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Connecticut College or Hunter?
- Connecticut College is 803.6% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($62,620.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 320.8% higher at Connecticut College than CUNY Hunter College ($62,620.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Connecticut College ($4,848 vs. $43,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 59.9% lower than costs at Connecticut College ($10,808 vs. $17,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than Connecticut College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Connecticut College students is 289.9% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($36,355 vs. $9,325)
Connecticut College vs. Hunter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Connecticut College or Hunter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hunter or Connecticut College .
- Accepted freshman Connecticut College 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 Connecticut College (40.4%)
Connecticut College vs. Hunter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Connecticut College 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 Connecticut College.
- The graduation rate at Connecticut College is higher than CUNY Hunter College (84% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Connecticut College earn on average $11,900 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($60,700 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $12,002 lower median federal student loan debt than Connecticut College graduates. ($11,548 vs. $23,550)
- Hunter graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Connecticut College graduates. ($119 vs. $243)
- More Connecticut College 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/