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Overview |
Hunter | Duquesne University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,879 | 8,137 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #283 | #191 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | duq.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | Duquesne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $47,146 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $47,146 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,324 | $15,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,127 | $35,125 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,624 | $27,980 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Hunter | Duquesne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,614 | 14,112 | ||
| Admitted | 17,087 | 11,128 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1210/1470 | 1160/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hunter | Duquesne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | Duquesne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $65,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hunter | Duquesne University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Hunter | Duquesne University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | Duquesne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Hunter College is larger than than Duquesne University based on total student enrollment (22,879 students vs. 8,137 students)
Hunter vs. Duquesne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or Duquesne University?
- Duquesne University is 580.3% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($47,146.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 216.8% higher at Duquesne University than CUNY Hunter College ($47,146.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Duquesne University ($4,127 vs. $35,125)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 37.9% lower than costs at Duquesne University ($11,324 vs. $15,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Duquesne University than CUNY Hunter College (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Duquesne University students is 190.7% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($27,980 vs. $9,624)
Hunter vs. Duquesne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or Duquesne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duquesne University or Hunter .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Hunter College (1165) is 27 points higher than at Duquesne University (1138)
- Accepted freshman Duquesne University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Hunter (3.7)
- Duquesne University has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Hunter (54%)
Hunter vs. Duquesne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or Duquesne 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 Duquesne University and Hunter.
- The graduation rate at Duquesne University is higher than CUNY Hunter College (73% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Duquesne University earn on average $16,300 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($65,100 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $15,452 lower median federal student loan debt than Duquesne University graduates. ($11,548 vs. $27,000)
- Hunter graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than Duquesne University graduates. ($119 vs. $279)
- More Duquesne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/