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City College of New York Queens College Baruch SUNY Stony Brook NYU St John's Brooklyn College UB Pace University-New York Adelphi University Fordham New York Institute of Technology| CUNY Hunter College | Manhattan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hunter | Manhattan College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Riverdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,970 | 3,575 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | manhattan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | Manhattan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $44,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $44,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,808 | $18,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,848 | $29,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,325 | $31,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hunter | Manhattan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,944 | 9,930 | ||
| Admitted | 16,246 | 8,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 82.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 9.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1140/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Hunter | Manhattan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | Manhattan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $268 |
Diversity |
Hunter | Manhattan College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Hunter | Manhattan College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | Manhattan 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 Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 3,575 students)
Hunter vs. Manhattan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or Manhattan College?
- Manhattan College is 536.4% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($44,100.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 196.4% higher at Manhattan College than CUNY Hunter College ($44,100.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Manhattan College ($4,848 vs. $29,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 70.6% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($10,808 vs. $18,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College as Manhattan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 241.9% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($31,882 vs. $9,325)
Hunter vs. Manhattan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or Manhattan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manhattan College or Hunter .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Hunter College (1165) is 68 points higher than at Manhattan College (1097)
- Accepted freshman Hunter students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Manhattan College (3.63)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Hunter (47.9%)
Hunter vs. Manhattan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or Manhattan 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 Manhattan College and Hunter.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than CUNY Hunter College (72% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $17,900 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $14,452 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($11,548 vs. $26,000)
- Hunter graduates are paying $149 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($119 vs. $268)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/