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Florida UCF City College of New York USF Main Campus Auburn FIU Georgia UofSC Queens College FAU Baruch LSU| Florida State University | CUNY Hunter College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida State | Hunter | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 44,161 | 22,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #199 | #302 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fsu.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida State | Hunter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,022 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,540 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,592 | $10,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,003 | $4,848 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,169 | $9,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida State | Hunter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 78,088 | 33,944 | ||
| Admitted | 19,552 | 16,246 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25% | 47.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1370 | 1170/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida State | Hunter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida State | Hunter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,750 | $11,548 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $119 |
Diversity |
Florida State | Hunter | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Florida State | Hunter | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Florida State | Hunter | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida State University is larger than than Hunter based on total student enrollment (44,161 students vs. 22,970 students)
Florida State vs. Hunter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida State or Hunter?
- CUNY Hunter College is 72.3% more expensive to attend than Florida State for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $4,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.2% higher at Florida State than CUNY Hunter College ($16,540.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Florida State ($4,848 vs. $14,003)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 7.3% lower than costs at Florida State University ($10,808 vs. $11,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than Florida State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida State University students is 9.1% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($10,169 vs. $9,325)
Florida State vs. Hunter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida State or Hunter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hunter or Florida State .
- The average SAT score at Florida State University (1215) is 50 points higher than at Hunter (1165)
- Accepted freshman Florida State students have at the same average high school GPA (3.7) as students at Hunter (3.7)
- Hunter has a higher acceptance rate (47.9%) than Florida State (25%)
Florida State vs. Hunter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida State or Hunter? 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 Hunter and Florida State.
- The graduation rate at Florida State is higher than CUNY Hunter College (74% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Florida State University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $9,202 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida State graduates. ($11,548 vs. $20,750)
- Hunter graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Florida State graduates. ($119 vs. $214)
- More Florida State 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/