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Overview |
Hunter | University of Akron | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,970 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #838 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $10,097 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $13,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,808 | $12,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,848 | $14,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,325 | $8,525 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Hunter | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,944 | 12,282 | ||
| Admitted | 16,246 | 10,178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 82.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 20.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 980/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Hunter | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $263 |
Diversity |
Hunter | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Hunter | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | University of Akron | ||
| 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 University of Akron based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 13,465 students)
Hunter vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or University of Akron?
- University of Akron Main Campus is 45.7% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($10,097.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at Hunter than University of Akron Main Campus ($14,880.00 vs. $13,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than University of Akron ($4,848 vs. $14,667)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 14.8% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($10,808 vs. $12,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Hunter College students is 9.4% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($9,325 vs. $8,525)
Hunter vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or University of Akron? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Akron or Hunter .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Hunter College (1165) is 116 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
- Accepted freshman Hunter students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Hunter (47.9%)
Hunter vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or University of Akron? 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 University of Akron and Hunter.
- The graduation rate at Hunter is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (46% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from CUNY Hunter College earn on average $8,700 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $40,100)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $13,952 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($11,548 vs. $25,500)
- Hunter graduates are paying $144 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($119 vs. $263)
- More Hunter graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/