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Overview |
Hunter | UH | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,970 | 46,700 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #452 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | uh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | UH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $8,685 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $20,877 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,808 | $10,418 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,848 | $14,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,325 | $11,457 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 75% |
Admission |
Hunter | UH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,944 | 29,783 | ||
| Admitted | 16,246 | 19,728 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1160/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Hunter | UH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | UH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $204 |
Diversity |
Hunter | UH | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Hunter | UH | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | UH | ||
| 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
- University of Houston is larger than than Hunter based on total student enrollment (46,700 students vs. 22,970 students)
Hunter vs. UH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or UH?
- University of Houston is 25.3% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($8,685.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.3% higher at UH than CUNY Hunter College ($20,877.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than UH ($4,848 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston are 3.7% lower than costs at CUNY Hunter College ($10,418 vs. $10,808)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than University of Houston (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston students is 22.9% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($11,457 vs. $9,325)
Hunter vs. UH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or UH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH or Hunter .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Hunter College (1165) is 11 points higher than at UH (1154)
- Accepted freshman Hunter students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UH (3.46)
- UH has a higher acceptance rate (66.2%) than Hunter (47.9%)
Hunter vs. UH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or UH? 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 UH and Hunter.
- The graduation rate at Hunter is the same as at University of Houston (46% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $10,200 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $8,202 lower median federal student loan debt than UH graduates. ($11,548 vs. $19,750)
- Hunter graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than UH graduates. ($119 vs. $204)
- More UH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/