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Overview |
Hunter | SUNY Poly | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 22,970 | 2,842 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #257 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | sunyit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | SUNY Poly | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $17,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,808 | $14,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,848 | $13,799 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,325 | $9,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Hunter | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,944 | 2,919 | ||
| Admitted | 16,246 | 2,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1040/1400 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hunter | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | SUNY Poly | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $53,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $16,585 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $171 |
Diversity |
Hunter | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Hunter | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | SUNY Poly | ||
| 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 SUNY Poly based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 2,842 students)
Hunter vs. SUNY Poly Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or SUNY Poly?
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute is 2% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at SUNY Poly than CUNY Hunter College ($17,830.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than SUNY Poly ($4,848 vs. $13,799)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 29.6% lower than costs at SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($10,808 vs. $14,008)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY Polytechnic Institute students is 1.8% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($9,497 vs. $9,325)
Hunter vs. SUNY Poly Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or SUNY Poly? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Poly or Hunter .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Hunter College (1165) is 24 points higher than at SUNY Poly (1141)
- Accepted freshman Hunter students have at the same average high school GPA (3.7) as students at SUNY Poly (3.7)
- SUNY Poly has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Hunter (47.9%)
Hunter vs. SUNY Poly Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or SUNY Poly? 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 SUNY Poly and Hunter.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Poly is higher than CUNY Hunter College (47% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from SUNY Polytechnic Institute earn on average $4,400 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($53,200 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $5,037 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY Poly graduates. ($11,548 vs. $16,585)
- Hunter graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY Poly graduates. ($119 vs. $171)
- More SUNY Poly graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/