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Overview |
Hunter | UofSC | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,970 | 35,653 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #208 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $33,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,808 | $11,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,848 | $22,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,325 | $6,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Hunter | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,944 | 42,188 | ||
| Admitted | 16,246 | 27,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1180/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Hunter | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $240 |
Diversity |
Hunter | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Hunter | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | UofSC | ||
| 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
- University of South Carolina Columbia is larger than than Hunter based on total student enrollment (35,653 students vs. 22,970 students)
Hunter vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or UofSC?
- University of South Carolina Columbia is 77.3% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($12,288.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.3% higher at UofSC than CUNY Hunter College ($33,528.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than UofSC ($4,848 vs. $22,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 9% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Columbia ($10,808 vs. $11,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than University of South Carolina Columbia (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Hunter College students is 35.5% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($9,325 vs. $6,880)
Hunter vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or Hunter .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Columbia (1220) is 55 points higher than at Hunter (1165)
- Accepted freshman Hunter students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UofSC (3.69)
- UofSC has a higher acceptance rate (64.1%) than Hunter (47.9%)
Hunter vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or UofSC? 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 UofSC and Hunter.
- The graduation rate at UofSC is higher than CUNY Hunter College (70% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Columbia earn on average $2,900 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $11,702 lower median federal student loan debt than UofSC graduates. ($11,548 vs. $23,250)
- Hunter graduates are paying $121 less per month on federal student loans than UofSC graduates. ($119 vs. $240)
- More UofSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/