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Overview |
Hunter | CNU | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,970 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,808 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,848 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,325 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Hunter | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,944 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 16,246 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1100/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hunter | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $258 |
Diversity |
Hunter | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Hunter | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | CNU | ||
| 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 CNU based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 4,559 students)
Hunter vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or CNU?
- Christopher Newport University is 35.3% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($9,375.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52% higher at CNU than CUNY Hunter College ($22,613.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than CNU ($4,848 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 10.9% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($10,808 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Hunter College students is 16.2% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($9,325 vs. $8,022)
Hunter vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Hunter .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Hunter College (1165) is 10 points higher than at CNU (1155)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Hunter (3.7)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Hunter (47.9%)
Hunter vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or CNU? 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 CNU and Hunter.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than CUNY Hunter College (63% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from CUNY Hunter College earn on average $1,700 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $47,100)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $13,452 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($11,548 vs. $25,000)
- Hunter graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($119 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/