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Overview |
Hunter | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,879 | 2,764 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #283 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $61,482 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $61,482 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,324 | $18,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,127 | $34,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,624 | $44,126 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 52% |
Admission |
Hunter | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,614 | 9,874 | ||
| Admitted | 17,087 | 3,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54% | 31.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1210/1470 | 1340/1490 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Hunter | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $268 |
Diversity |
Hunter | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Hunter | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | Lafayette College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (22,879 students vs. 2,764 students)
Hunter vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or Lafayette College?
- Lafayette College is 787.2% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($61,482.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 313.2% higher at Lafayette College than CUNY Hunter College ($61,482.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Lafayette College ($4,127 vs. $34,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 64.6% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($11,324 vs. $18,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than Lafayette College (88% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lafayette College students is 358.5% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($44,126 vs. $9,624)
Hunter vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or Hunter .
- The average SAT score at Lafayette College (1294) is 129 points higher than at Hunter (1165)
- Accepted freshman Hunter students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- Hunter has a higher acceptance rate (54%) than Lafayette College (31.5%)
Hunter vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or Lafayette 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 Lafayette College and Hunter.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than CUNY Hunter College (88% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $32,200 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $14,452 lower median federal student loan debt than Lafayette College graduates. ($11,548 vs. $26,000)
- Hunter graduates are paying $149 less per month on federal student loans than Lafayette College graduates. ($119 vs. $268)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/