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City College of New York Queens College Penn State Binghamton University UB Baruch Fordham UVM Drexel SUNY Stony Brook NYU RIT| CUNY Hunter College | Syracuse University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hunter | Syracuse | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,970 | 22,698 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #165 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $58,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $58,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,808 | $17,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,848 | $43,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,325 | $34,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Hunter | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,944 | 41,489 | ||
| Admitted | 16,246 | 21,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hunter | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hunter | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Hunter | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Hunter College is larger than than Syracuse based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 22,698 students)
Hunter vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 743.3% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 292.7% higher at Syracuse than CUNY Hunter College ($58,440.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Syracuse ($4,848 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 58.9% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($10,808 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than Syracuse University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 272.5% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($34,737 vs. $9,325)
Hunter vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Hunter .
- The average SAT score at Syracuse University (1195) is 30 points higher than at Hunter (1165)
- Accepted freshman Hunter students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Syracuse (3.69)
- Syracuse has a higher acceptance rate (51.8%) than Hunter (47.9%)
Hunter vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Hunter.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than CUNY Hunter College (80% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $17,100 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $15,452 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($11,548 vs. $27,000)
- Hunter graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($119 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/