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Overview |
Hunter | Arcadia | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,970 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,808 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,848 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,325 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Hunter | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,944 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 16,246 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1088/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Hunter | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hunter | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Hunter | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | Arcadia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Hunter College is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 3,026 students)
Hunter vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 570% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 212% higher at Arcadia than CUNY Hunter College ($46,430.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Arcadia ($4,848 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 26.9% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($10,808 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than Arcadia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 231.7% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($30,934 vs. $9,325)
Hunter vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Hunter .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Hunter College (1165) is 61 points higher than at Arcadia (1104)
- Accepted freshman Hunter students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Hunter (47.9%)
Hunter vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and Hunter.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than CUNY Hunter College (62% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from CUNY Hunter College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $46,400)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $15,452 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($11,548 vs. $27,000)
- Hunter graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($119 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/