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Overview |
Suffolk University | Hunter | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,734 | 22,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #450 | #302 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | suffolk.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Suffolk University | Hunter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,790 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,790 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,482 | $10,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,270 | $4,848 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,856 | $9,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Suffolk University | Hunter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,699 | 33,944 | ||
| Admitted | 8,418 | 16,246 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 47.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Suffolk University | Hunter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Suffolk University | Hunter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,100 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $11,548 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $119 |
Diversity |
Suffolk University | Hunter | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
Suffolk University | Hunter | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Suffolk University | Hunter | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Hunter College is larger than than Suffolk University based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 6,734 students)
Suffolk University vs. Hunter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Suffolk University or Hunter?
- Suffolk University is 517.5% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($42,790.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 187.6% higher at Suffolk University than CUNY Hunter College ($42,790.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Suffolk University ($4,848 vs. $32,270)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 71% lower than costs at Suffolk University ($10,808 vs. $18,482)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than Suffolk University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Suffolk University students is 198.7% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($27,856 vs. $9,325)
Suffolk University vs. Hunter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Suffolk University or Hunter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hunter or Suffolk University .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Hunter College (1165) is 141 points higher than at Suffolk University (1024)
- Accepted freshman Hunter students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Suffolk University (3.33)
- Suffolk University has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Hunter (47.9%)
Suffolk University vs. Hunter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Suffolk University 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 Suffolk University.
- The graduation rate at Suffolk University is higher than CUNY Hunter College (54% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Suffolk University earn on average $10,300 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($59,100 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $15,452 lower median federal student loan debt than Suffolk University graduates. ($11,548 vs. $27,000)
- Hunter graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than Suffolk University graduates. ($119 vs. $279)
- More Suffolk University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/