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Overview |
Hunter | St. Bona | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Saint Bonaventure, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,970 | 2,602 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #422 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | sbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | St. Bona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $37,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $37,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,808 | $14,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,848 | $26,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,325 | $27,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Hunter | St. Bona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,944 | 3,774 | ||
| Admitted | 16,246 | 3,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1050/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Hunter | St. Bona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | St. Bona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hunter | St. Bona | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Hunter | St. Bona | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | St. Bona | ||
| 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 St. Bona based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 2,602 students)
Hunter vs. St. Bona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or St. Bona?
- Saint Bonaventure University is 442.9% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($37,620.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.8% higher at St. Bona than CUNY Hunter College ($37,620.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than St. Bona ($4,848 vs. $26,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 33.7% lower than costs at Saint Bonaventure University ($10,808 vs. $14,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than Saint Bonaventure University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is 196% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($27,605 vs. $9,325)
Hunter vs. St. Bona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or St. Bona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Bona or Hunter .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Hunter College (1165) is 99 points higher than at St. Bona (1066)
- Accepted freshman Hunter students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at St. Bona (3.48)
- St. Bona has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Hunter (47.9%)
Hunter vs. St. Bona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or St. Bona? 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 St. Bona and Hunter.
- The graduation rate at St. Bona is higher than CUNY Hunter College (63% vs. 46%)
- Graduates of CUNY Hunter College and St. Bona have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($48,800 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $15,452 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($11,548 vs. $27,000)
- Hunter graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than St. Bona graduates. ($119 vs. $279)
- More St. Bona 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/