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Overview |
Hunter | Villanova | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,970 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,808 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,848 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,325 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 52% |
Admission |
Hunter | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,944 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 16,246 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1378/1500 | ||
| 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 | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $273 |
Diversity |
Hunter | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Hunter | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | Villanova | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Hunter College is larger than than Villanova based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 10,383 students)
Hunter vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 776.9% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 308.4% higher at Villanova than CUNY Hunter College ($60,768.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Villanova ($4,848 vs. $34,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 48.8% lower than costs at Villanova University ($10,808 vs. $16,087)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than Villanova University (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 359.3% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($42,834 vs. $9,325)
Hunter vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or Hunter .
- The average SAT score at Villanova University (1326) is 161 points higher than at Hunter (1165)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Hunter (3.7)
- Hunter has a higher acceptance rate (47.9%) than Villanova (23.4%)
Hunter vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or Villanova? 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 Villanova and Hunter.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than CUNY Hunter College (90% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $36,300 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $14,949 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($11,548 vs. $26,497)
- Hunter graduates are paying $154 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($119 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/