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City College of New York Alabama Queens College UL Lafayette Baruch Florida State SUNY Stony Brook Tulane LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech UH Texas A&M NYU| Louisiana State University | CUNY Hunter College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSU | Hunter | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 37,348 | 22,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #367 | #302 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsu.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSU | Hunter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,038 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,038 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,956 | $10,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,296 | $4,848 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,374 | $9,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
LSU | Hunter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,853 | 33,944 | ||
| Admitted | 29,419 | 16,246 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 47.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1170/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
LSU | Hunter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSU | Hunter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,900 | $11,548 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $119 |
Diversity |
LSU | Hunter | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
LSU | Hunter | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 0% | ||
Campus |
LSU | Hunter | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University is larger than than Hunter based on total student enrollment (37,348 students vs. 22,970 students)
LSU vs. Hunter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSU or Hunter?
- Louisiana State University is 16% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($8,038.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.1% higher at Hunter than Louisiana State University ($14,880.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than LSU ($4,848 vs. $21,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 29.1% lower than costs at Louisiana State University ($10,808 vs. $13,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than Louisiana State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University students is 32.7% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($12,374 vs. $9,325)
LSU vs. Hunter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSU or Hunter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hunter or LSU .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Hunter College (1165) is 2 points higher than at LSU (1163)
- Accepted freshman LSU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Hunter (3.7)
- LSU has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Hunter (47.9%)
LSU vs. Hunter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSU 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 LSU.
- The graduation rate at LSU is higher than CUNY Hunter College (60% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $9,352 lower median federal student loan debt than LSU graduates. ($11,548 vs. $20,900)
- Hunter graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than LSU graduates. ($119 vs. $216)
- More LSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/