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Overview |
Hunter | William & Mary | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Williamsburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,970 | 9,654 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | wm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | William & Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $17,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $40,089 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,808 | $13,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,848 | $25,688 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,325 | $15,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Hunter | William & Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,944 | 18,087 | ||
| Admitted | 16,246 | 6,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 33.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1375/1520 | ||
| 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 2, 2025 |
Academics |
Hunter | William & Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | William & Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $68,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $201 |
Diversity |
Hunter | William & Mary | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Hunter | William & Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | William & Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Hunter College is larger than than William & Mary based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 9,654 students)
Hunter vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or William & Mary?
- College of William and Mary is 151.6% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($17,434.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.4% higher at William & Mary than CUNY Hunter College ($40,089.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than William & Mary ($4,848 vs. $25,688)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 27.9% lower than costs at College of William and Mary ($10,808 vs. $13,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than College of William and Mary (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of William and Mary students is 62.3% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($15,134 vs. $9,325)
Hunter vs. William & Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or William & Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William & Mary or Hunter .
- The average SAT score at College of William and Mary (1353) is 188 points higher than at Hunter (1165)
- Accepted freshman William & Mary students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Hunter (3.7)
- Hunter has a higher acceptance rate (47.9%) than William & Mary (33.5%)
Hunter vs. William & Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or William & Mary? 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 William & Mary and Hunter.
- The graduation rate at William & Mary is higher than CUNY Hunter College (91% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from College of William and Mary earn on average $19,900 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($68,700 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $7,952 lower median federal student loan debt than William & Mary graduates. ($11,548 vs. $19,500)
- Hunter graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than William & Mary graduates. ($119 vs. $201)
- More William & Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/