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Overview |
Hunter | UVM | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,970 | 14,088 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #184 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,808 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,848 | $21,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,325 | $19,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Hunter | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,944 | 30,231 | ||
| Admitted | 16,246 | 18,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1260/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hunter | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $230 |
Diversity |
Hunter | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Hunter | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | UVM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 UVM based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 14,088 students)
Hunter vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or UVM?
- University of Vermont is 134.9% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($16,280.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 177.4% higher at UVM than CUNY Hunter College ($41,280.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than UVM ($4,848 vs. $21,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 23.6% lower than costs at University of Vermont ($10,808 vs. $13,354)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than University of Vermont (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Vermont students is 105.8% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($19,189 vs. $9,325)
Hunter vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or Hunter .
- The average SAT score at University of Vermont (1211) is 46 points higher than at Hunter (1165)
- Accepted freshman UVM students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Hunter (3.7)
- UVM has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than Hunter (47.9%)
Hunter vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or UVM? 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 UVM and Hunter.
- The graduation rate at UVM is higher than CUNY Hunter College (72% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Vermont earn on average $4,700 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $10,752 lower median federal student loan debt than UVM graduates. ($11,548 vs. $22,300)
- Hunter graduates are paying $111 less per month on federal student loans than UVM graduates. ($119 vs. $230)
- More UVM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/