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AU City College of New York Georgetown Queens College Baruch Northeastern BU Fordham SUNY Stony Brook University of Richmond William & Mary NYU| George Washington University | CUNY Hunter College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Hunter | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,568 | 22,879 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Hunter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,700 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,700 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $11,324 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,466 | $4,127 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,367 | $9,624 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 88% |
Admission |
George Washington | Hunter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,094 | 31,614 | ||
| Admitted | 11,798 | 17,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.5% | 54% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1210/1470 | ||
| 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 5, 2026 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Hunter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $11,548 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $119 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Hunter | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
George Washington | Hunter | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 0% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Hunter | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than Hunter based on total student enrollment (25,568 students vs. 22,879 students)
George Washington vs. Hunter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Hunter?
- George Washington University is 833.6% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($64,700.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 334.8% higher at George Washington than CUNY Hunter College ($64,700.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than George Washington ($4,127 vs. $45,466)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 43.9% lower than costs at George Washington University ($11,324 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than George Washington University (88% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 267.5% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($35,367 vs. $9,624)
George Washington vs. Hunter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Hunter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hunter or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 129 points higher than at Hunter (1165)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Hunter (3.7)
- Hunter has a higher acceptance rate (54%) than George Washington (43.5%)
George Washington vs. Hunter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or Hunter? 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 Hunter and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than CUNY Hunter College (81% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $31,700 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $13,414 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($11,548 vs. $24,962)
- Hunter graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($119 vs. $258)
- More George Washington 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/