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Overview |
Hunter | Bucknell | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,970 | 3,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #71 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $61,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $61,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,808 | $15,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,848 | $39,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,325 | $37,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 56% |
Admission |
Hunter | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,944 | 11,707 | ||
| Admitted | 16,246 | 3,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 32.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1310/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hunter | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hunter | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Hunter | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | Bucknell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Bucknell based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 3,787 students)
Hunter vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 786.1% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 312.7% higher at Bucknell than CUNY Hunter College ($61,408.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Bucknell ($4,848 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 42.1% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($10,808 vs. $15,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than Bucknell University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 305.1% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($37,775 vs. $9,325)
Hunter vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Hunter .
- The average SAT score at Bucknell University (1315) is 150 points higher than at Hunter (1165)
- Accepted freshman Hunter students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- Hunter has a higher acceptance rate (47.9%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Hunter vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or Bucknell? 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 Bucknell and Hunter.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than CUNY Hunter College (91% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $27,500 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $15,452 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($11,548 vs. $27,000)
- Hunter graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($119 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/