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Overview |
Hunter | Utah | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,970 | 34,734 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #237 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | utah.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | Utah | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $8,175 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $28,697 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,808 | $11,437 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,848 | $12,399 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,325 | $9,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Hunter | Utah | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,944 | 21,072 | ||
| Admitted | 16,246 | 18,781 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 29.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1190/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Hunter | Utah | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | Utah | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $61,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $155 |
Diversity |
Hunter | Utah | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Hunter | Utah | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | Utah | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Utah is larger than than Hunter based on total student enrollment (34,734 students vs. 22,970 students)
Hunter vs. Utah Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or Utah?
- University of Utah is 18% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($8,175.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.9% higher at Utah than CUNY Hunter College ($28,697.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Utah ($4,848 vs. $12,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 5.8% lower than costs at University of Utah ($10,808 vs. $11,437)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than University of Utah (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Utah students is 4% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($9,696 vs. $9,325)
Hunter vs. Utah Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or Utah? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah or Hunter .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Hunter College (1165) is 35 points higher than at Utah (1130)
- Accepted freshman Hunter students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Utah (3.64)
- Utah has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Hunter (47.9%)
Hunter vs. Utah Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter or Utah? 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 Utah and Hunter.
- The graduation rate at Utah is higher than CUNY Hunter College (55% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Utah earn on average $12,500 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $3,452 lower median federal student loan debt than Utah graduates. ($11,548 vs. $15,000)
- Hunter graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Utah graduates. ($119 vs. $155)
- More Utah graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/