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Overview |
Hunter | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,970 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #320 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,808 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,848 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,325 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Hunter | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,944 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 16,246 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1088/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Hunter | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hunter | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Hunter | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | Susquahanna | ||
| 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 Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 2,231 students)
Hunter vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 685.6% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 265.9% higher at Susquahanna than CUNY Hunter College ($54,440.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Susquahanna ($4,848 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 38.4% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($10,808 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 338.8% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($40,914 vs. $9,325)
Hunter vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Hunter .
- Accepted freshman Hunter students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Susquahanna (3.67)
- Susquahanna has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Hunter (47.9%)
Hunter vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Hunter.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than CUNY Hunter College (77% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $15,452 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($11,548 vs. $27,000)
- Hunter graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($119 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/