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City College of New York Queens College Baruch SUNY Stony Brook NYU Brooklyn College UB Adelphi University Fordham Pace University-New York St John's Binghamton University| Lasell College | CUNY Hunter College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lasell College | Hunter | ||
| Location | Newton, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,591 | 22,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #633 | #302 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasell.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lasell College | Hunter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,980 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,980 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,500 | $10,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,706 | $4,848 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,757 | $9,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lasell College | Hunter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,833 | 33,944 | ||
| Admitted | 2,074 | 16,246 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 47.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 995/1268 | 1170/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Lasell College | Hunter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lasell College | Hunter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $11,548 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $119 |
Diversity |
Lasell College | Hunter | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Lasell College | Hunter | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Lasell College | Hunter | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Hunter College is larger than than Lasell College based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 1,591 students)
Lasell College vs. Hunter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lasell College or Hunter?
- Lasell College is 491.3% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($40,980.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175.4% higher at Lasell College than CUNY Hunter College ($40,980.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Lasell College ($4,848 vs. $29,706)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 52.7% lower than costs at Lasell College ($10,808 vs. $16,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lasell College as CUNY Hunter College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lasell College students is 251.3% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($32,757 vs. $9,325)
Lasell College vs. Hunter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lasell College or Hunter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hunter or Lasell College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Hunter College (1165) is 199 points higher than at Lasell College (966)
- Accepted freshman Hunter students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Lasell College (3.12)
- Lasell College has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Hunter (47.9%)
Lasell College vs. Hunter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lasell College 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 Lasell College.
- The graduation rate at Lasell College is higher than CUNY Hunter College (47% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from CUNY Hunter College earn on average $5,700 more per year than Lasell College graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $43,100)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $15,452 lower median federal student loan debt than Lasell College graduates. ($11,548 vs. $27,000)
- Hunter graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than Lasell College graduates. ($119 vs. $279)
- More Lasell College 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/