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City College of New York Queens College Baruch SUNY Stony Brook NYU Brooklyn College UB Adelphi University Fordham Pace University-New York St John's Binghamton University| Washington College | CUNY Hunter College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washington College | Hunter | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 916 | 22,879 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #283 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Hunter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,146 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,146 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,814 | $11,324 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,553 | $4,127 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,593 | $9,624 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 88% |
Admission |
Washington College | Hunter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,539 | 31,614 | ||
| Admitted | 1,664 | 17,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 54% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1185/1345 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington College | Hunter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Hunter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $11,548 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $119 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Hunter | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Washington College | Hunter | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | 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
- CUNY Hunter College is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (22,879 students vs. 916 students)
Washington College vs. Hunter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Hunter?
- Washington College is 652.5% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($52,146.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 250.4% higher at Washington College than CUNY Hunter College ($52,146.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Washington College ($4,127 vs. $33,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 39.7% lower than costs at Washington College ($11,324 vs. $15,814)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than CUNY Hunter College (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 280.2% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($36,593 vs. $9,624)
Washington College vs. Hunter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or Hunter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hunter or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Hunter (3.7)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Hunter (54%)
Washington College vs. Hunter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College 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 Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than CUNY Hunter College (75% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Washington College earn on average $2,000 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $12,702 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($11,548 vs. $24,250)
- Hunter graduates are paying $131 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($119 vs. $250)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/