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Overview |
Hunter | Penn | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,970 | 28,201 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #23 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | upenn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | Penn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $56,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $56,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,808 | $17,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,848 | $26,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,325 | $57,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 46% |
Admission |
Hunter | Penn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,944 | 54,588 | ||
| Admitted | 16,246 | 3,549 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 6.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 67.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1500/1570 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
Hunter | Penn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | Penn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $123,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $20,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $213 |
Diversity |
Hunter | Penn | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Hunter | Penn | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | Penn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Hunter based on total student enrollment (28,201 students vs. 22,970 students)
Hunter vs. Penn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or Penn?
- University of Pennsylvania is 711.1% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($56,212.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 277.8% higher at Penn than CUNY Hunter College ($56,212.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Penn ($4,848 vs. $26,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 65.5% lower than costs at University of Pennsylvania ($10,808 vs. $17,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pennsylvania students is 513.1% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($57,175 vs. $9,325)
Hunter vs. Penn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or Penn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn or Hunter .
- The average SAT score at University of Pennsylvania (1457) is 292 points higher than at Hunter (1165)
- Accepted freshman Penn students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Hunter (3.7)
- Hunter has a higher acceptance rate (47.9%) than Penn (6.5%)
Hunter vs. Penn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or Penn? 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 Penn and Hunter.
- The graduation rate at Penn is higher than CUNY Hunter College (96% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Pennsylvania earn on average $74,800 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($123,600 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $9,085 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn graduates. ($11,548 vs. $20,633)
- Hunter graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than Penn graduates. ($119 vs. $213)
- More Penn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/