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Overview |
Hunter | Lehigh | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,879 | 7,590 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #283 | #58 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $61,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $61,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,324 | $16,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,127 | $33,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,624 | $43,644 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 59% |
Admission |
Hunter | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,614 | 18,415 | ||
| Admitted | 17,087 | 5,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54% | 29.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1210/1470 | 1350/1490 | ||
| 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 | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $250 |
Diversity |
Hunter | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Hunter | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | Lehigh | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Hunter College is larger than than Lehigh based on total student enrollment (22,879 students vs. 7,590 students)
Hunter vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or Lehigh?
- Lehigh University is 782.8% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($61,180.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 311.2% higher at Lehigh than CUNY Hunter College ($61,180.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Lehigh ($4,127 vs. $33,289)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 45.4% lower than costs at Lehigh University ($11,324 vs. $16,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than Lehigh University (88% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is 353.5% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($43,644 vs. $9,624)
Hunter vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or Hunter .
- The average SAT score at Lehigh University (1338) is 173 points higher than at Hunter (1165)
- Accepted freshman Lehigh students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Hunter (3.7)
- Hunter has a higher acceptance rate (54%) than Lehigh (29.3%)
Hunter vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or Lehigh? 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 Lehigh and Hunter.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than CUNY Hunter College (87% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $40,400 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $12,708 lower median federal student loan debt than Lehigh graduates. ($11,548 vs. $24,256)
- Hunter graduates are paying $131 less per month on federal student loans than Lehigh graduates. ($119 vs. $250)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/