Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
City College of New York Queens College Baruch SUNY Stony Brook NYU Brooklyn College Muhlenberg College UB Adelphi University Fordham Pace University-New York St John's| CUNY Hunter College | Ursinus College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Hunter | Ursinus College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Collegeville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,970 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #214 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | ursinus.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Hunter | Ursinus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $58,016 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $58,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,808 | $14,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,848 | $33,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,325 | $40,075 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hunter | Ursinus College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,944 | 3,237 | ||
| Admitted | 16,246 | 2,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1180/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hunter | Ursinus College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Hunter | Ursinus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hunter | Ursinus College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 32% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Hunter | Ursinus College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 90% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | Ursinus College | ||
| 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 Ursinus College based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 1,527 students)
Hunter vs. Ursinus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or Ursinus College?
- Ursinus College is 737.2% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($58,016.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 289.9% higher at Ursinus College than CUNY Hunter College ($58,016.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Ursinus College ($4,848 vs. $33,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 35.3% lower than costs at Ursinus College ($10,808 vs. $14,624)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College as Ursinus College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ursinus College students is 329.8% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($40,075 vs. $9,325)
Hunter vs. Ursinus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or Ursinus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ursinus College or Hunter .
- Accepted freshman Hunter students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Ursinus College (3.53)
- Ursinus College has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than Hunter (47.9%)
Hunter vs. Ursinus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or Ursinus 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 Ursinus College and Hunter.
- The graduation rate at Ursinus College is higher than CUNY Hunter College (80% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Ursinus College earn on average $9,200 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $15,452 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursinus College graduates. ($11,548 vs. $27,000)
- Hunter graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than Ursinus College graduates. ($119 vs. $279)
- More Ursinus College 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/