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Overview |
Hunter | Wagner College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,879 | 1,932 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #283 | #350 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | wagner.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | Wagner College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $50,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $50,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,324 | $15,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,127 | $28,109 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,624 | $35,322 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Hunter | Wagner College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,614 | 2,328 | ||
| Admitted | 17,087 | 1,943 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1210/1470 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Hunter | Wagner College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | Wagner College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $64,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $26,379 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $272 |
Diversity |
Hunter | Wagner College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Hunter | Wagner College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | Wagner College | ||
| 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 Wagner College based on total student enrollment (22,879 students vs. 1,932 students)
Hunter vs. Wagner College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or Wagner College?
- Wagner College is 624.4% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($50,200.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 237.4% higher at Wagner College than CUNY Hunter College ($50,200.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Wagner College ($4,127 vs. $28,109)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 37.8% lower than costs at Wagner College ($11,324 vs. $15,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than CUNY Hunter College (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 267% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($35,322 vs. $9,624)
Hunter vs. Wagner College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or Wagner College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wagner College or Hunter .
- Accepted freshman Hunter students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Wagner College (3.5)
- Wagner College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Hunter (54%)
Hunter vs. Wagner College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or Wagner 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 Wagner College and Hunter.
- The graduation rate at Wagner College is higher than CUNY Hunter College (67% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $15,300 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $14,831 lower median federal student loan debt than Wagner College graduates. ($11,548 vs. $26,379)
- Hunter graduates are paying $153 less per month on federal student loans than Wagner College graduates. ($119 vs. $272)
- More Wagner College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/