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Overview |
Hunter | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,879 | 4,825 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #283 | #254 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $51,534 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $51,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,324 | $16,918 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,127 | $32,100 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,624 | $35,819 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 98% |
Admission |
Hunter | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,614 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 17,087 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1210/1470 | 1150/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hunter | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hunter | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Hunter | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | University of Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- CUNY Hunter College is larger than than University of Scranton based on total student enrollment (22,879 students vs. 4,825 students)
Hunter vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or University of Scranton?
- University of Scranton is 643.6% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($51,534.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 246.3% higher at University of Scranton than CUNY Hunter College ($51,534.00 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 Scranton ($4,127 vs. $32,100)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 49.4% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($11,324 vs. $16,918)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than CUNY Hunter College (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is 272.2% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($35,819 vs. $9,624)
Hunter vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or University of Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Scranton or Hunter .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Hunter College (1165) is 31 points higher than at University of Scranton (1134)
- Accepted freshman Hunter students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Scranton (3.56)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Hunter (54%)
Hunter vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or University of Scranton? 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 Scranton and Hunter.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than CUNY Hunter College (77% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $13,300 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $15,452 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($11,548 vs. $27,000)
- Hunter graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($119 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/