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Overview |
Hunter | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,879 | 49,605 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #283 | #110 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $9,644 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $39,042 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,324 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,127 | $14,216 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,624 | $11,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 49% |
Admission |
Hunter | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,614 | 63,505 | ||
| Admitted | 17,087 | 27,529 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54% | 43.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1210/1470 | 1360/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Hunter | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $230 |
Diversity |
Hunter | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Hunter | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | Wisconsin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Madison is larger than than Hunter based on total student enrollment (49,605 students vs. 22,879 students)
Hunter vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or Wisconsin?
- University of Wisconsin Madison is 39.2% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($9,644.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.4% higher at Wisconsin than CUNY Hunter College ($39,042.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Wisconsin ($4,127 vs. $14,216)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 19.2% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($11,324 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than University of Wisconsin Madison (88% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Madison students is 17.9% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($11,350 vs. $9,624)
Hunter vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or Hunter .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 135 points higher than at Hunter (1165)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Hunter (3.7)
- Hunter has a higher acceptance rate (54%) than Wisconsin (43.3%)
Hunter vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and Hunter.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than CUNY Hunter College (82% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $16,000 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $10,702 lower median federal student loan debt than Wisconsin graduates. ($11,548 vs. $22,250)
- Hunter graduates are paying $111 less per month on federal student loans than Wisconsin graduates. ($119 vs. $230)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/