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Overview |
Hunter | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,879 | 38,294 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #283 | #145 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $12,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $33,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,324 | $14,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,127 | $22,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,624 | $8,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 55% |
Admission |
Hunter | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,614 | 47,208 | ||
| Admitted | 17,087 | 26,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1210/1470 | 1240/1420 | ||
| 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 | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $247 |
Diversity |
Hunter | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Hunter | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | Virginia Tech | ||
| 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
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Hunter based on total student enrollment (38,294 students vs. 22,879 students)
Hunter vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or Virginia Tech?
- Virginia Tech is 83.2% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($12,698.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.9% higher at Virginia Tech than CUNY Hunter College ($33,310.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Virginia Tech ($4,127 vs. $22,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 31.5% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($11,324 vs. $14,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than Virginia Tech (88% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Hunter College students is 12.7% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($9,624 vs. $8,542)
Hunter vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Hunter .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 45 points higher than at Hunter (1165)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Hunter (3.7)
- Virginia Tech has a higher acceptance rate (57%) than Hunter (54%)
Hunter vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and Hunter.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than CUNY Hunter College (82% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $16,200 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $12,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($11,548 vs. $23,966)
- Hunter graduates are paying $128 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($119 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/