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Overview |
Hunter | DeSales University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,970 | 2,991 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $41,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $41,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,808 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,848 | $29,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,325 | $27,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hunter | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,944 | 3,662 | ||
| Admitted | 16,246 | 2,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1100/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hunter | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $268 |
Diversity |
Hunter | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Hunter | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | DeSales University | ||
| 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 DeSales University based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 2,991 students)
Hunter vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or DeSales University?
- DeSales University is 493.1% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($41,100.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 176.2% higher at DeSales University than CUNY Hunter College ($41,100.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than DeSales University ($4,848 vs. $29,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 24.9% lower than costs at DeSales University ($10,808 vs. $13,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College as DeSales University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 198.4% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($27,824 vs. $9,325)
Hunter vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or Hunter .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Hunter College (1165) is 111 points higher than at DeSales University (1054)
- Accepted freshman Hunter students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- DeSales University has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Hunter (47.9%)
Hunter vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or DeSales University? 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 DeSales University and Hunter.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than CUNY Hunter College (69% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from DeSales University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $14,452 lower median federal student loan debt than DeSales University graduates. ($11,548 vs. $26,000)
- Hunter graduates are paying $149 less per month on federal student loans than DeSales University graduates. ($119 vs. $268)
- More DeSales University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/