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Overview |
Hunter | Clemson | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,970 | 28,466 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #133 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $14,118 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $38,062 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,808 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,848 | $24,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,325 | $10,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Hunter | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,944 | 52,819 | ||
| Admitted | 16,246 | 22,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 43% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1220/1410 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Hunter | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $222 |
Diversity |
Hunter | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Hunter | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | Clemson | ||
| 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
- Clemson University is larger than than Hunter based on total student enrollment (28,466 students vs. 22,970 students)
Hunter vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or Clemson?
- Clemson University is 103.7% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($14,118.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 155.8% higher at Clemson than CUNY Hunter College ($38,062.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Clemson ($4,848 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 14.3% lower than costs at Clemson University ($10,808 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than Clemson University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clemson University students is 11.8% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($10,430 vs. $9,325)
Hunter vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or Hunter .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 110 points higher than at Hunter (1165)
- Accepted freshman Clemson students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Hunter (3.7)
- Hunter has a higher acceptance rate (47.9%) than Clemson (43%)
Hunter vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or Clemson? 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 Clemson and Hunter.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than CUNY Hunter College (80% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $9,952 lower median federal student loan debt than Clemson graduates. ($11,548 vs. $21,500)
- Hunter graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Clemson graduates. ($119 vs. $222)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/