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Overview |
Hunter | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,879 | 4,828 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #283 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $50,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $50,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,324 | $16,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,127 | $34,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,624 | $31,876 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Hunter | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,614 | 12,007 | ||
| Admitted | 17,087 | 8,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1210/1470 | 1190/1370 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Hunter | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $266 |
Diversity |
Hunter | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Hunter | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | Ithaca College | ||
| 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 Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (22,879 students vs. 4,828 students)
Hunter vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College is 628.9% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($50,510.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 239.4% higher at Ithaca College than CUNY Hunter College ($50,510.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Ithaca College ($4,127 vs. $34,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 41.6% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($11,324 vs. $16,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than CUNY Hunter College (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 231.2% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($31,876 vs. $9,624)
Hunter vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Hunter .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than Hunter (54%)
Hunter vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or Ithaca College? 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 Ithaca College and Hunter.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than CUNY Hunter College (74% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $7,300 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $14,202 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($11,548 vs. $25,750)
- Hunter graduates are paying $147 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($119 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/