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Overview |
Hunter | UW-Seattle | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,879 | 55,620 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #283 | #85 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | UW-Seattle | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $11,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $40,878 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,324 | $17,982 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,127 | $11,023 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,624 | $14,390 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 43% |
Admission |
Hunter | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,614 | 62,428 | ||
| Admitted | 17,087 | 26,552 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54% | 42.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1210/1470 | 1200/1453 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 16, 2025 |
Academics |
Hunter | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | UW-Seattle | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $155 |
Diversity |
Hunter | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Hunter | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | UW-Seattle | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is larger than than Hunter based on total student enrollment (55,620 students vs. 22,879 students)
Hunter vs. UW-Seattle Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or UW-Seattle?
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is 66.3% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($11,524.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.7% higher at UW-Seattle than CUNY Hunter College ($40,878.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than UW-Seattle ($4,127 vs. $11,023)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 58.8% lower than costs at University of Washington Seattle Campus ($11,324 vs. $17,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than University of Washington Seattle Campus (88% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Seattle Campus students is 49.5% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($14,390 vs. $9,624)
Hunter vs. UW-Seattle Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or UW-Seattle? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Seattle or Hunter .
- The average SAT score at University of Washington Seattle Campus (1258) is 93 points higher than at Hunter (1165)
- Accepted freshman UW-Seattle students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Hunter (3.7)
- Hunter has a higher acceptance rate (54%) than UW-Seattle (42.5%)
Hunter vs. UW-Seattle Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or UW-Seattle? 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 UW-Seattle and Hunter.
- The graduation rate at UW-Seattle is higher than CUNY Hunter College (80% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Washington Seattle Campus earn on average $17,000 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $3,452 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Seattle graduates. ($11,548 vs. $15,000)
- Hunter graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Seattle graduates. ($119 vs. $155)
- More UW-Seattle graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/