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Overview |
Hunter | La Salle University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,970 | 4,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | lasalle.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | La Salle University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $32,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $32,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,808 | $14,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,848 | $17,552 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,325 | $29,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hunter | La Salle University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,944 | 5,214 | ||
| Admitted | 16,246 | 4,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1050/1268 | ||
| 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 | La Salle University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | La Salle University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hunter | La Salle University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Hunter | La Salle University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | La Salle University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Hunter College is larger than than La Salle University based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 4,049 students)
Hunter vs. La Salle University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or La Salle University?
- La Salle University is 371% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($32,640.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.4% higher at La Salle University than CUNY Hunter College ($32,640.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than La Salle University ($4,848 vs. $17,552)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 34.6% lower than costs at La Salle University ($10,808 vs. $14,550)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College as La Salle University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Salle University students is 211.3% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($29,025 vs. $9,325)
Hunter vs. La Salle University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or La Salle University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Salle University or Hunter .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Hunter College (1165) is 175 points higher than at La Salle University (990)
- Accepted freshman Hunter students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at La Salle University (3.44)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Hunter (47.9%)
Hunter vs. La Salle University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or La Salle University? 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 La Salle University and Hunter.
- The graduation rate at La Salle University is higher than CUNY Hunter College (67% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $15,452 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($11,548 vs. $27,000)
- Hunter graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($119 vs. $279)
- More La Salle University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/