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Overview |
Hunter | Niagara University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Niagara University, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,879 | 4,221 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #283 | #490 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | niagara.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | Niagara University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $36,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $36,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,324 | $12,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,127 | $17,495 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,624 | $31,682 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Hunter | Niagara University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,614 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 17,087 | 3,540 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1210/1470 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 30, 2026 |
Academics |
Hunter | Niagara University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | Niagara University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $258 |
Diversity |
Hunter | Niagara University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Hunter | Niagara University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | Niagara University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Niagara University based on total student enrollment (22,879 students vs. 4,221 students)
Hunter vs. Niagara University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or Niagara University?
- Niagara University is 420.9% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($36,100.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.6% higher at Niagara University than CUNY Hunter College ($36,100.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Niagara University ($4,127 vs. $17,495)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 14.6% lower than costs at Niagara University ($11,324 vs. $12,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than CUNY Hunter College (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 229.2% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($31,682 vs. $9,624)
Hunter vs. Niagara University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or Niagara University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Niagara University or Hunter .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Hunter College (1165) is 128 points higher than at Niagara University (1037)
- Accepted freshman Hunter students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Niagara University (3.53)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Hunter (54%)
Hunter vs. Niagara University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or Niagara University? 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 Niagara University and Hunter.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than CUNY Hunter College (65% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from CUNY Hunter College earn on average $5,700 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $43,100)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $13,452 lower median federal student loan debt than Niagara University graduates. ($11,548 vs. $25,000)
- Hunter graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than Niagara University graduates. ($119 vs. $258)
- More Niagara University 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/