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Overview |
Hunter | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,970 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,808 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,848 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,325 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hunter | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,944 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 16,246 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1160/1315 | ||
| 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 | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $289 |
Diversity |
Hunter | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Hunter | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Hunter College is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 1,399 students)
Hunter vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 587.4% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 220.2% higher at Saint Michael's College than CUNY Hunter College ($47,640.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Saint Michael's College ($4,848 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 38.7% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($10,808 vs. $14,995)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College as Saint Michael's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 298.5% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($37,162 vs. $9,325)
Hunter vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Hunter .
- Accepted freshman Hunter students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Hunter (47.9%)
Hunter vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or Saint Michael's College? 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 Michael's College and Hunter.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than CUNY Hunter College (82% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $3,800 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $16,452 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($11,548 vs. $28,000)
- Hunter graduates are paying $170 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($119 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/