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Overview |
Hunter | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,879 | 3,808 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #283 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,324 | $14,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,127 | $21,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,624 | $8,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 98% |
Admission |
Hunter | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,614 | 4,606 | ||
| Admitted | 17,087 | 3,973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1210/1470 | 1140/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Hunter | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $222 |
Diversity |
Hunter | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Hunter | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Hunter College is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (22,879 students vs. 3,808 students)
Hunter vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or Mary Washington College?
- University of Mary Washington is 29% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($8,938.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.8% higher at Mary Washington College than CUNY Hunter College ($25,858.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Mary Washington College ($4,127 vs. $21,615)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 24% lower than costs at University of Mary Washington ($11,324 vs. $14,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than CUNY Hunter College (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Hunter College students is 8.1% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($9,624 vs. $8,901)
Hunter vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Hunter .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Hunter College (1165) is 55 points higher than at Mary Washington College (1110)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Hunter (3.7)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Hunter (54%)
Hunter vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or Mary Washington 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 Mary Washington College and Hunter.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than CUNY Hunter College (71% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $6,700 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $9,952 lower median federal student loan debt than Mary Washington College graduates. ($11,548 vs. $21,500)
- Hunter graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Mary Washington College graduates. ($119 vs. $222)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/