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Overview |
Hunter | Marist College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,970 | 6,464 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #196 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $43,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $43,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,808 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,848 | $39,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,325 | $22,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Hunter | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,944 | 10,966 | ||
| Admitted | 16,246 | 6,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1200/1378 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hunter | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $268 |
Diversity |
Hunter | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Hunter | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | Marist 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 Marist College based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 6,464 students)
Hunter vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or Marist College?
- Marist College is 533.5% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 195% higher at Marist College than CUNY Hunter College ($43,900.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Marist College ($4,848 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 58.7% lower than costs at Marist College ($10,808 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than Marist College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is 145.6% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($22,904 vs. $9,325)
Hunter vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or Hunter .
- Accepted freshman Hunter students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Marist College has a higher acceptance rate (62.8%) than Hunter (47.9%)
Hunter vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or Marist 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 Marist College and Hunter.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than CUNY Hunter College (80% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $10,200 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $14,452 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($11,548 vs. $26,000)
- Hunter graduates are paying $149 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($119 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/