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Overview |
Hunter | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Groton, CT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,970 | 493 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $15,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $38,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,808 | $15,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,848 | $12,284 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,325 | $9,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 75% |
Admission |
Hunter | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,944 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 16,246 | 1,095 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1060/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Hunter | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $222 |
Diversity |
Hunter | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Hunter | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Hunter College is larger than than University of Connecticut-Avery Point based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 493 students)
Hunter vs. University of Connecticut-Avery Point Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or University of Connecticut-Avery Point?
- University of Connecticut Avery Point is 126.1% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($15,672.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.7% higher at University of Connecticut-Avery Point than CUNY Hunter College ($38,340.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than University of Connecticut-Avery Point ($4,848 vs. $12,284)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 42.4% lower than costs at University of Connecticut Avery Point ($10,808 vs. $15,388)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than University of Connecticut Avery Point (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut Avery Point students is 5.7% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($9,860 vs. $9,325)
Hunter vs. University of Connecticut-Avery Point Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or University of Connecticut-Avery Point? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Avery Point or Hunter .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Hunter College (1165) is 119 points higher than at University of Connecticut-Avery Point (1046)
- University of Connecticut-Avery Point has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Hunter (47.9%)
Hunter vs. University of Connecticut-Avery Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or University of Connecticut-Avery 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 University of Connecticut-Avery Point and Hunter.
- The graduation rate at University of Connecticut-Avery Point is higher than CUNY Hunter College (48% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Avery Point earn on average $13,200 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $9,952 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Connecticut-Avery Point graduates. ($11,548 vs. $21,500)
- Hunter graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than University of Connecticut-Avery Point graduates. ($119 vs. $222)
- More University of Connecticut-Avery Point graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/