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City College of New York Queens College Baruch SUNY Stony Brook NYU Brooklyn College UB Adelphi University Fordham Pace University-New York St John's Binghamton University| CUNY Hunter College | Patrick Henry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hunter | PHC | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Purcellville, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 22,879 | 408 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #283 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | phc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | PHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,324 | $11,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,127 | $25,128 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,624 | $13,798 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 98% |
Admission |
Hunter | PHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,614 | 222 | ||
| Admitted | 17,087 | 182 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 53.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1210/1470 | 1220/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Hunter | PHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | PHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | N/A |
Diversity |
Hunter | PHC | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Hunter | PHC | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | PHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Hunter College is larger than than PHC based on total student enrollment (22,879 students vs. 408 students)
Hunter vs. PHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or PHC?
- Patrick Henry College is 309.8% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($28,400.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.9% higher at PHC than CUNY Hunter College ($28,400.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than PHC ($4,127 vs. $25,128)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Patrick Henry College are 2.8% lower than costs at CUNY Hunter College ($11,020 vs. $11,324)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Patrick Henry College than CUNY Hunter College (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Patrick Henry College students is 43.4% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($13,798 vs. $9,624)
Hunter vs. PHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or PHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PHC or Hunter .
- Accepted freshman PHC students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Hunter (3.7)
- PHC has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Hunter (54%)
Hunter vs. PHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or PHC? 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 PHC and Hunter.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/