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Overview |
Hunter | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Plattsburgh, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,970 | 4,474 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #388 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | plattsburgh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,808 | $15,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,848 | $17,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,325 | $10,667 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Hunter | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,944 | 6,872 | ||
| Admitted | 16,246 | 4,827 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $227 |
Diversity |
Hunter | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Hunter | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Hunter College is larger than than SUNY College at Plattsburgh based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 4,474 students)
Hunter vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or SUNY College at Plattsburgh?
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh is 2% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at SUNY College at Plattsburgh than CUNY Hunter College ($16,980.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($4,848 vs. $17,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 42.3% lower than costs at SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($10,808 vs. $15,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than SUNY College at Plattsburgh (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Plattsburgh students is 14.4% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($10,667 vs. $9,325)
Hunter vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or SUNY College at Plattsburgh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College at Plattsburgh or Hunter .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Hunter College (1165) is 79 points higher than at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (1086)
- Accepted freshman Hunter students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (3.11)
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than Hunter (47.9%)
Hunter vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or SUNY College at Plattsburgh? 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 SUNY College at Plattsburgh and Hunter.
- The graduation rate at SUNY College at Plattsburgh is higher than CUNY Hunter College (59% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from CUNY Hunter College earn on average $4,800 more per year than SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $44,000)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $10,452 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates. ($11,548 vs. $22,000)
- Hunter graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates. ($119 vs. $227)
- More SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/