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Overview |
Hunter | St Lawrence University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,970 | 2,175 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #159 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | stlawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | St Lawrence University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,808 | $15,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,848 | $33,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,325 | $44,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Hunter | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,944 | 5,172 | ||
| Admitted | 16,246 | 3,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1240/1410 | ||
| 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 | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | St Lawrence University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hunter | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Hunter | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | St Lawrence University | ||
| 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 St Lawrence University based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 2,175 students)
Hunter vs. St Lawrence University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or St Lawrence University?
- St Lawrence University is 788.9% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 314% higher at St Lawrence University than CUNY Hunter College ($61,600.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than St Lawrence University ($4,848 vs. $33,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 48% lower than costs at St Lawrence University ($10,808 vs. $15,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than St Lawrence University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Lawrence University students is 372.8% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($44,093 vs. $9,325)
Hunter vs. St Lawrence University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or St Lawrence University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St Lawrence University or Hunter .
- Accepted freshman Hunter students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at St Lawrence University (3.6)
- St Lawrence University has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Hunter (47.9%)
Hunter vs. St Lawrence University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or St Lawrence 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 St Lawrence University and Hunter.
- The graduation rate at St Lawrence University is higher than CUNY Hunter College (80% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from St Lawrence University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $15,452 lower median federal student loan debt than St Lawrence University graduates. ($11,548 vs. $27,000)
- Hunter graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than St Lawrence University graduates. ($119 vs. $279)
- More St Lawrence University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/