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Overview |
Hunter | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,970 | 1,353 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $52,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $52,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,808 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,848 | $26,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,325 | $42,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hunter | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,944 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 16,246 | 2,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1114/1372 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Hunter | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $299 |
Diversity |
Hunter | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Hunter | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | Allegheny College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Hunter College is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 1,353 students)
Hunter vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or Allegheny College?
- Allegheny College is 664.1% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 255.8% higher at Allegheny College than CUNY Hunter College ($52,950.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Allegheny College ($4,848 vs. $26,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 27.6% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($10,808 vs. $13,796)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College as Allegheny College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 356.8% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($42,599 vs. $9,325)
Hunter vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or Hunter .
- Accepted freshman Hunter students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Allegheny College has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than Hunter (47.9%)
Hunter vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or Allegheny College? 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 Allegheny College and Hunter.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than CUNY Hunter College (80% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $6,400 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $17,452 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($11,548 vs. $29,000)
- Hunter graduates are paying $180 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($119 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/