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Overview |
Hunter | Brown | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,970 | 11,189 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #11 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | brown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | Brown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $62,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $62,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,808 | $15,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,848 | $26,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,325 | $55,847 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 46% |
Admission |
Hunter | Brown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,944 | 50,649 | ||
| Admitted | 16,246 | 2,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 5.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 67% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 34/36 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1490/1580 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
Hunter | Brown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | Brown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $87,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $155 |
Diversity |
Hunter | Brown | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Hunter | Brown | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 3% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | Brown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Brown based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 11,189 students)
Hunter vs. Brown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or Brown?
- Brown University is 804.5% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($62,680.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 321.2% higher at Brown than CUNY Hunter College ($62,680.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Brown ($4,848 vs. $26,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 46.6% lower than costs at Brown University ($10,808 vs. $15,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than Brown University (100% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brown University students is 498.9% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($55,847 vs. $9,325)
Hunter vs. Brown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or Brown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brown or Hunter .
- The average SAT score at Brown University (1457) is 292 points higher than at Hunter (1165)
- Accepted freshman Brown students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Hunter (3.7)
- Hunter has a higher acceptance rate (47.9%) than Brown (5.1%)
Hunter vs. Brown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or Brown? 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 Brown and Hunter.
- The graduation rate at Brown is higher than CUNY Hunter College (95% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Brown University earn on average $38,800 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($87,600 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $3,452 lower median federal student loan debt than Brown graduates. ($11,548 vs. $15,000)
- Hunter graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Brown graduates. ($119 vs. $155)
- More Brown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/