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Overview |
Hunter | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,879 | 2,895 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #283 | #79 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $64,230 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $64,230 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,324 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,127 | $35,729 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,624 | $44,671 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 95% |
Admission |
Hunter | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,614 | 7,123 | ||
| Admitted | 17,087 | 3,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54% | 47.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1210/1470 | 1240/1460 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hunter | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $227 |
Diversity |
Hunter | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Hunter | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (22,879 students vs. 2,895 students)
Hunter vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 826.8% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($64,230.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 331.7% higher at Gettysburg College than CUNY Hunter College ($64,230.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Gettysburg College ($4,127 vs. $35,729)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 37.1% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($11,324 vs. $15,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than CUNY Hunter College (95% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 364.2% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($44,671 vs. $9,624)
Hunter vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Hunter .
- Hunter has a higher acceptance rate (54%) than Gettysburg College (47.5%)
Hunter vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg College and Hunter.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than CUNY Hunter College (85% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $12,100 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $10,452 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($11,548 vs. $22,000)
- Hunter graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than Gettysburg College graduates. ($119 vs. $227)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/