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Overview |
Hunter | Westminster College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | New Wilmington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 22,970 | 1,211 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #489 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | westminster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | Westminster College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,808 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,848 | $22,645 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,325 | $30,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hunter | Westminster College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,944 | 2,225 | ||
| Admitted | 16,246 | 1,675 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1040/1258 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Hunter | Westminster College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | Westminster College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hunter | Westminster College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 15% |
Students |
Hunter | Westminster College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | Westminster 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 Westminster College based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 1,211 students)
Hunter vs. Westminster College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or Westminster College?
- Westminster College is 448.3% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 155.4% higher at Westminster College than CUNY Hunter College ($38,000.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Westminster College ($4,848 vs. $22,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 10.1% lower than costs at Westminster College ($10,808 vs. $11,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College as Westminster College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westminster College students is 224.4% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($30,252 vs. $9,325)
Hunter vs. Westminster College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or Westminster College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster College or Hunter .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Hunter College (1165) is 137 points higher than at Westminster College (1028)
- Accepted freshman Hunter students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Westminster College (3.57)
- Westminster College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Hunter (47.9%)
Hunter vs. Westminster College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or Westminster 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 Westminster College and Hunter.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than CUNY Hunter College (74% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from CUNY Hunter College earn on average $3,100 more per year than Westminster College graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $45,700)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $15,452 lower median federal student loan debt than Westminster College graduates. ($11,548 vs. $27,000)
- Hunter graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than Westminster College graduates. ($119 vs. $279)
- More Westminster College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/