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City College of New York Queens College Fairfield University Baruch Holy Cross SUNY Stony Brook Fordham Bentley BC NYU URI UConn| CUNY Hunter College | Providence College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hunter | Providence | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,970 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,808 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,848 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,325 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Hunter | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,944 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 16,246 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1260/1420 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hunter | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hunter | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 77% | ||
| % 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% | 5% |
Students |
Hunter | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | Providence | ||
| 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 Providence based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 4,473 students)
Hunter vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or Providence?
- Providence College is 722.2% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 282.9% higher at Providence than CUNY Hunter College ($56,980.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Providence ($4,848 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 53% lower than costs at Providence College ($10,808 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than Providence College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 232.1% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($30,971 vs. $9,325)
Hunter vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Hunter .
- Accepted freshman Hunter students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than Hunter (47.9%)
Hunter vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or Providence? 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 Providence and Hunter.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than CUNY Hunter College (85% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $19,200 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $15,452 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($11,548 vs. $27,000)
- Hunter graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($119 vs. $279)
- More Providence 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/