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ISU City College of New York IU Queens College Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska UNI Baruch Wisconsin SUNY Stony Brook Illinois| University of Iowa | CUNY Hunter College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Iowa | Hunter | ||
| Location | Iowa City, IA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,015 | 22,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #224 | #302 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiowa.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa | Hunter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,711 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,674 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,476 | $10,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,587 | $4,848 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,959 | $9,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Iowa | Hunter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,729 | 33,944 | ||
| Admitted | 22,128 | 16,246 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 47.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Iowa | Hunter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa | Hunter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,616 | $11,548 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $223 | $119 |
Diversity |
Iowa | Hunter | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Iowa | Hunter | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Iowa | Hunter | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Iowa is larger than than Hunter based on total student enrollment (30,015 students vs. 22,970 students)
Iowa vs. Hunter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa or Hunter?
- University of Iowa is 25.7% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($8,711.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.1% higher at Iowa than CUNY Hunter College ($30,674.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Iowa ($4,848 vs. $19,587)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 6.2% lower than costs at University of Iowa ($10,808 vs. $11,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than University of Iowa (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Iowa students is 6.8% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($9,959 vs. $9,325)
Iowa vs. Hunter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa or Hunter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hunter or Iowa .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Hunter College (1165) is 1 points higher than at Iowa (1164)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Hunter (3.7)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Hunter (47.9%)
Iowa vs. Hunter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa 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 Iowa.
- The graduation rate at Iowa is higher than CUNY Hunter College (71% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $11,000 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $10,068 lower median federal student loan debt than Iowa graduates. ($11,548 vs. $21,616)
- Hunter graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Iowa graduates. ($119 vs. $223)
- More Iowa 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/