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BU BC City College of New York Tufts Babson Queens College NYU Brandeis University Baruch Bentley UMass George Washington| Northeastern University | CUNY Hunter College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern | Hunter | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,013 | 22,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | #302 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | Hunter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,100 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,100 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,430 | $10,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,827 | $4,848 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,331 | $9,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Northeastern | Hunter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 91,000 | 33,944 | ||
| Admitted | 6,191 | 16,246 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 47.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1170/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | Hunter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $11,548 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $119 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | Hunter | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 20% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Northeastern | Hunter | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | Hunter | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than Hunter based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 22,970 students)
Northeastern vs. Hunter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or Hunter?
- Northeastern University is 752.8% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($59,100.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 297.2% higher at Northeastern than CUNY Hunter College ($59,100.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Northeastern ($4,848 vs. $35,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 70.5% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($10,808 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than Northeastern University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 354% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($42,331 vs. $9,325)
Northeastern vs. Hunter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern or Hunter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hunter or Northeastern .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern University (1435) is 270 points higher than at Hunter (1165)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Hunter (3.7)
- Hunter has a higher acceptance rate (47.9%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Northeastern vs. Hunter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern 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 Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at Northeastern is higher than CUNY Hunter College (77% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Northeastern University earn on average $20,700 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($69,500 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $16,327 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($11,548 vs. $27,875)
- Hunter graduates are paying $169 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($119 vs. $288)
- More Northeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/