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Overview |
Princeton | Hunter | ||
| Location | Princeton, NJ | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,842 | 22,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1 | #302 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | princeton.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Princeton | Hunter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,410 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,410 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,630 | $10,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,698 | $4,848 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,792 | $9,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 100% |
Admission |
Princeton | Hunter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,019 | 33,944 | ||
| Admitted | 2,167 | 16,246 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.7% | 47.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 69.2% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1580 | 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 |
Princeton | Hunter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Princeton | Hunter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $113,900 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,500 | $11,548 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $77 | $119 |
Diversity |
Princeton | Hunter | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Princeton | Hunter | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Princeton | Hunter | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Princeton based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 8,842 students)
Princeton vs. Hunter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Princeton or Hunter?
- Princeton University is 728.4% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($57,410.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 285.8% higher at Princeton than CUNY Hunter College ($57,410.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Princeton ($4,848 vs. $18,698)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 72.4% lower than costs at Princeton University ($10,808 vs. $18,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than Princeton University (100% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Princeton University students is 541.2% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($59,792 vs. $9,325)
Princeton vs. Hunter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Princeton or Hunter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hunter or Princeton .
- The average SAT score at Princeton University (1490) is 325 points higher than at Hunter (1165)
- Accepted freshman Princeton students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Hunter (3.7)
- Hunter has a higher acceptance rate (47.9%) than Princeton (5.7%)
Princeton vs. Hunter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Princeton 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 Princeton.
- The graduation rate at Princeton is higher than CUNY Hunter College (96% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Princeton University earn on average $65,100 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($113,900 vs. $48,800)
- Princeton University students graduate with a $4,048 lower median federal student loan debt than Hunter graduates. ($7,500 vs. $11,548)
- Princeton graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Hunter graduates. ($77 vs. $119)
- More Princeton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/