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Overview |
Hunter | Skidmore College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Saratoga Springs, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,970 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #51 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | skidmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | Skidmore College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $61,132 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $61,132 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,808 | $16,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,848 | $33,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,325 | $45,748 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 56% |
Admission |
Hunter | Skidmore College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,944 | 13,183 | ||
| Admitted | 16,246 | 3,367 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 25.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1300/1460 | ||
| 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 | Skidmore College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | Skidmore College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $201 |
Diversity |
Hunter | Skidmore College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Hunter | Skidmore College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | Skidmore College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Skidmore College based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 2,758 students)
Hunter vs. Skidmore College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or Skidmore College?
- Skidmore College is 782.1% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($61,132.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 310.8% higher at Skidmore College than CUNY Hunter College ($61,132.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Skidmore College ($4,848 vs. $33,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 53.9% lower than costs at Skidmore College ($10,808 vs. $16,632)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than Skidmore College (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Skidmore College students is 390.6% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($45,748 vs. $9,325)
Hunter vs. Skidmore College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or Skidmore College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Skidmore College or Hunter .
- The average SAT score at Skidmore College (1239) is 74 points higher than at Hunter (1165)
- Accepted freshman Skidmore College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Hunter (3.7)
- Hunter has a higher acceptance rate (47.9%) than Skidmore College (25.5%)
Hunter vs. Skidmore College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or Skidmore 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 Skidmore College and Hunter.
- The graduation rate at Skidmore College is higher than CUNY Hunter College (84% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Skidmore College earn on average $5,600 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $7,952 lower median federal student loan debt than Skidmore College graduates. ($11,548 vs. $19,500)
- Hunter graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Skidmore College graduates. ($119 vs. $201)
- More Skidmore 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/