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Overview |
Hunter | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,879 | 7,201 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #283 | #162 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $51,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $51,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,324 | $15,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,127 | $36,392 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,624 | $29,400 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Hunter | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,614 | 8,751 | ||
| Admitted | 17,087 | 7,560 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1210/1470 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Hunter | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $237 |
Diversity |
Hunter | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Hunter | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| 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 Saint Joseph's University based on total student enrollment (22,879 students vs. 7,201 students)
Hunter vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 638% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($51,140.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 243.7% higher at Saint Joseph's University than CUNY Hunter College ($51,140.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Saint Joseph's University ($4,127 vs. $36,392)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 39% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's University ($11,324 vs. $15,740)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than CUNY Hunter College (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 205.5% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($29,400 vs. $9,624)
Hunter vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or Hunter .
- Accepted freshman Hunter students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Saint Joseph's University (3.65)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than Hunter (54%)
Hunter vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or Saint Joseph's 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 Saint Joseph's University and Hunter.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than CUNY Hunter College (76% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $15,200 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $11,460 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($11,548 vs. $23,008)
- Hunter graduates are paying $118 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($119 vs. $237)
- More Saint Joseph's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/