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Overview |
Hunter | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Elizabethtown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 22,970 | 2,021 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #280 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | etown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $35,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $35,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,808 | $12,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,848 | $26,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,325 | $21,405 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hunter | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,944 | 2,977 | ||
| Admitted | 16,246 | 2,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1070/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Hunter | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hunter | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Hunter | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | Elizabethtown College | ||
| 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 Elizabethtown College based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 2,021 students)
Hunter vs. Elizabethtown College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or Elizabethtown College?
- Elizabethtown College is 405.3% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($35,020.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.3% higher at Elizabethtown College than CUNY Hunter College ($35,020.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Elizabethtown College ($4,848 vs. $26,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 17% lower than costs at Elizabethtown College ($10,808 vs. $12,642)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College as Elizabethtown College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabethtown College students is 129.5% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($21,405 vs. $9,325)
Hunter vs. Elizabethtown College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or Elizabethtown College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elizabethtown College or Hunter .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Hunter College (1165) is 40 points higher than at Elizabethtown College (1125)
- Accepted freshman Hunter students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Elizabethtown College (3.66)
- Elizabethtown College has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Hunter (47.9%)
Hunter vs. Elizabethtown College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown College and Hunter.
- The graduation rate at Elizabethtown College is higher than CUNY Hunter College (79% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Elizabethtown College earn on average $3,000 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $15,452 lower median federal student loan debt than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($11,548 vs. $27,000)
- Hunter graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($119 vs. $279)
- More Elizabethtown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/