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Overview |
Hunter | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Bryn Mawr, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,970 | 1,742 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #81 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | brynmawr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $58,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $58,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,808 | $18,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,848 | $39,072 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,325 | $36,618 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
Hunter | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,944 | 3,594 | ||
| Admitted | 16,246 | 1,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 30.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1280/1495 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Hunter | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $61,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $268 |
Diversity |
Hunter | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 23% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Hunter | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | Bryn Mawr | ||
| 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 Bryn Mawr based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 1,742 students)
Hunter vs. Bryn Mawr Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or Bryn Mawr?
- Bryn Mawr College is 736.9% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($58,000.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 289.8% higher at Bryn Mawr than CUNY Hunter College ($58,000.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Bryn Mawr ($4,848 vs. $39,072)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 67% lower than costs at Bryn Mawr College ($10,808 vs. $18,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than Bryn Mawr College (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryn Mawr College students is 292.7% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($36,618 vs. $9,325)
Hunter vs. Bryn Mawr Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or Bryn Mawr? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryn Mawr or Hunter .
- The average SAT score at Bryn Mawr College (1346) is 181 points higher than at Hunter (1165)
- Accepted freshman Bryn Mawr students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Hunter (3.7)
- Hunter has a higher acceptance rate (47.9%) than Bryn Mawr (30.7%)
Hunter vs. Bryn Mawr Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or Bryn Mawr? 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 Bryn Mawr and Hunter.
- The graduation rate at Bryn Mawr is higher than CUNY Hunter College (87% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Bryn Mawr College earn on average $12,700 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($61,500 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $14,452 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($11,548 vs. $26,000)
- Hunter graduates are paying $149 less per month on federal student loans than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($119 vs. $268)
- More Bryn Mawr graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/