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City College of New York Queens College Baruch Annapolis SUNY Stony Brook NYU Harvard Brooklyn College UB USAFA Adelphi University Fordham| CUNY Hunter College | United States Military Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hunter | West Point | ||
| Location | New York, NY | West Point, New York | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,970 | 4,393 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | westpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | West Point | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,808 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,848 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,325 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Hunter | West Point | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,944 | 12,559 | ||
| Admitted | 16,246 | 1,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 12% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 78.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1220/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Hunter | West Point | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | West Point | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | N/A |
Diversity |
Hunter | West Point | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 77% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Hunter | West Point | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 92% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | West Point | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 West Point based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 4,393 students)
Hunter vs. West Point Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or West Point?
- CUNY Hunter College is ?% more expensive to attend than West Point for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Hunter than United States Military Academy ($14,880.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than United States Military Academy (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Hunter College students is ?% larger than aid received United States Military Academy ($9,325 vs. $0)
Hunter vs. West Point Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or West Point? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Point or Hunter .
- Accepted freshman West Point students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Hunter (3.7)
- Hunter has a higher acceptance rate (47.9%) than West Point (12%)
Hunter vs. West Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or West Point? 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 West Point and Hunter.
- The graduation rate at West Point is higher than CUNY Hunter College (80% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/