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Overview |
Hunter | RISD | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,970 | 2,620 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #96 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | risd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | RISD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $56,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $56,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,808 | $15,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,848 | $39,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,325 | $37,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 34% |
Admission |
Hunter | RISD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,944 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 16,246 | 888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 54.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1340/1525 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hunter | RISD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | RISD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hunter | RISD | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Hunter | RISD | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | RISD | ||
| 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 RISD based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 2,620 students)
Hunter vs. RISD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or RISD?
- Rhode Island School of Design is 714.4% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($56,435.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 279.3% higher at RISD than CUNY Hunter College ($56,435.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than RISD ($4,848 vs. $39,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 41% lower than costs at Rhode Island School of Design ($10,808 vs. $15,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than Rhode Island School of Design (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island School of Design students is 301.9% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($37,480 vs. $9,325)
Hunter vs. RISD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or RISD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RISD or Hunter .
- The average SAT score at Rhode Island School of Design (1273) is 108 points higher than at Hunter (1165)
- Accepted freshman RISD students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Hunter (3.7)
- Hunter has a higher acceptance rate (47.9%) than RISD (17.4%)
Hunter vs. RISD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or RISD? 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 RISD and Hunter.
- The graduation rate at RISD is higher than CUNY Hunter College (87% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island School of Design earn on average $2,300 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $15,452 lower median federal student loan debt than RISD graduates. ($11,548 vs. $27,000)
- Hunter graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than RISD graduates. ($119 vs. $279)
- More RISD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/