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Overview |
Hunter | JMU | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,970 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,808 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,848 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,325 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 33% |
Admission |
Hunter | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,944 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 16,246 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hunter | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $216 |
Diversity |
Hunter | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Hunter | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | JMU | ||
| 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 JMU based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 22,224 students)
Hunter vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or JMU?
- James Madison University is 10.9% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($7,684.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.3% higher at JMU than CUNY Hunter College ($24,744.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than JMU ($4,848 vs. $18,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 11.4% lower than costs at James Madison University ($10,808 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than James Madison University (100% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by James Madison University students is 8.1% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($10,081 vs. $9,325)
Hunter vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Hunter .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Hunter College (1165) is 31 points higher than at JMU (1134)
- Accepted freshman Hunter students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at JMU (3.57)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Hunter (47.9%)
Hunter vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or JMU? 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 JMU and Hunter.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than CUNY Hunter College (81% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $11,500 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $9,351 lower median federal student loan debt than JMU graduates. ($11,548 vs. $20,899)
- Hunter graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than JMU graduates. ($119 vs. $216)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/