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Overview |
Hunter | Fordham | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,879 | 16,153 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #283 | #126 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | fordham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | Fordham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $60,335 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $60,335 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,324 | $23,075 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,127 | $45,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,624 | $33,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 94% |
Admission |
Hunter | Fordham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,614 | 43,663 | ||
| Admitted | 17,087 | 24,573 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 9.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1210/1470 | 1330/1490 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Hunter | Fordham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | Fordham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $64,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $268 |
Diversity |
Hunter | Fordham | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Hunter | Fordham | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | Fordham | ||
| 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 Fordham based on total student enrollment (22,879 students vs. 16,153 students)
Hunter vs. Fordham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or Fordham?
- Fordham University is 770.6% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($60,335.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 305.5% higher at Fordham than CUNY Hunter College ($60,335.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Fordham ($4,127 vs. $45,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 103.8% lower than costs at Fordham University ($11,324 vs. $23,075)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than CUNY Hunter College (94% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fordham University students is 245.8% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($33,278 vs. $9,624)
Hunter vs. Fordham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or Fordham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fordham or Hunter .
- The average SAT score at Fordham University (1273) is 108 points higher than at Hunter (1165)
- Accepted freshman Hunter students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Fordham (3.67)
- Fordham has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Hunter (54%)
Hunter vs. Fordham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or Fordham? 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 Fordham and Hunter.
- The graduation rate at Fordham is higher than CUNY Hunter College (78% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Fordham University earn on average $15,400 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($64,200 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $14,452 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($11,548 vs. $26,000)
- Hunter graduates are paying $149 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($119 vs. $268)
- More Fordham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/