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Overview |
Hunter | Champlain College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,970 | 3,543 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #308 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | champlain.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | Champlain College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $43,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $43,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,808 | $16,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,848 | $35,133 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,325 | $26,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hunter | Champlain College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,944 | 6,940 | ||
| Admitted | 16,246 | 3,864 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 55.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1163/1348 | ||
| 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 | Champlain College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | Champlain College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $26,643 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $275 |
Diversity |
Hunter | Champlain College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 14% |
Students |
Hunter | Champlain College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | Champlain College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Hunter College is larger than than Champlain College based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 3,543 students)
Hunter vs. Champlain College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or Champlain College?
- Champlain College is 532% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 194.4% higher at Champlain College than CUNY Hunter College ($43,800.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Champlain College ($4,848 vs. $35,133)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 51.1% lower than costs at Champlain College ($10,808 vs. $16,330)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College as Champlain College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Champlain College students is 184.2% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($26,498 vs. $9,325)
Hunter vs. Champlain College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or Champlain College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Champlain College or Hunter .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Hunter College (1165) is 9 points higher than at Champlain College (1156)
- Accepted freshman Hunter students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Champlain College (3.35)
- Champlain College has a higher acceptance rate (55.7%) than Hunter (47.9%)
Hunter vs. Champlain College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or Champlain College? 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 Champlain College and Hunter.
- The graduation rate at Champlain College is higher than CUNY Hunter College (62% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from CUNY Hunter College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Champlain College graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $47,200)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $15,095 lower median federal student loan debt than Champlain College graduates. ($11,548 vs. $26,643)
- Hunter graduates are paying $156 less per month on federal student loans than Champlain College graduates. ($119 vs. $275)
- More Champlain College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/