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City College of New York Queens College Baruch SUNY Stony Brook NYU Brooklyn College UB Adelphi University Fordham Pace University-New York St John's Binghamton University| CUNY Hunter College | King's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hunter | Kings College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,970 | 1,993 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #460 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | kings.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | Kings College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $39,522 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $39,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,808 | $14,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,848 | $25,869 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,325 | $29,352 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hunter | Kings College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,944 | 3,216 | ||
| Admitted | 16,246 | 3,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1070/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Hunter | Kings College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | Kings College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hunter | Kings College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Hunter | Kings College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | Kings College | ||
| 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 Kings College based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 1,993 students)
Hunter vs. Kings College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or Kings College?
- King's College is 470.3% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($39,522.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 165.6% higher at Kings College than CUNY Hunter College ($39,522.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Kings College ($4,848 vs. $25,869)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 35.5% lower than costs at King's College ($10,808 vs. $14,648)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College as King's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 214.8% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($29,352 vs. $9,325)
Hunter vs. Kings College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or Kings College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kings College or Hunter .
- Accepted freshman Hunter students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Kings College (3.5)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Hunter (47.9%)
Hunter vs. Kings College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or Kings 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 Kings College and Hunter.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than CUNY Hunter College (63% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $5,400 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $15,452 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($11,548 vs. $27,000)
- Hunter graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($119 vs. $279)
- More Kings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/