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Overview |
Hunter | Jefferson | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,879 | 8,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #283 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $44,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $44,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,324 | $17,246 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,127 | $29,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,624 | $33,063 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Hunter | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,614 | 6,084 | ||
| Admitted | 17,087 | 5,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1210/1470 | 1150/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Hunter | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $129 |
Diversity |
Hunter | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Hunter | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Hunter College is larger than than Jefferson based on total student enrollment (22,879 students vs. 8,315 students)
Hunter vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 540.7% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($44,400.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 198.4% higher at Jefferson than CUNY Hunter College ($44,400.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Jefferson ($4,127 vs. $29,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 52.3% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($11,324 vs. $17,246)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than CUNY Hunter College (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 243.5% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($33,063 vs. $9,624)
Hunter vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Hunter .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Hunter (3.7)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Hunter (54%)
Hunter vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Hunter.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $74,100 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $952 lower median federal student loan debt than Jefferson graduates. ($11,548 vs. $12,500)
- Hunter graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Jefferson graduates. ($119 vs. $129)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/