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Overview |
Hunter | Union College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,970 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #76 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,808 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,848 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,325 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Hunter | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,944 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 16,246 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1310/1490 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hunter | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hunter | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Hunter | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | Union College | ||
| 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 Union College based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 2,107 students)
Hunter vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or Union College?
- Union College is 817.8% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 327.4% higher at Union College than CUNY Hunter College ($63,603.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Union College ($4,848 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 45.9% lower than costs at Union College ($10,808 vs. $15,768)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than Union College (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 302.5% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($37,530 vs. $9,325)
Hunter vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Hunter .
- Accepted freshman Hunter students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Hunter has a higher acceptance rate (47.9%) than Union College (46.5%)
Hunter vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or Union College? 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 Union College and Hunter.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than CUNY Hunter College (86% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $25,400 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $15,452 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($11,548 vs. $27,000)
- Hunter graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($119 vs. $279)
- More Union College 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/