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Colorado State CU Denver City College of New York DU Colorado School of Mines Utah UCCS Queens College Baruch SUNY Stony Brook Penn State ASU| University of Colorado Boulder | CUNY Hunter College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CU Boulder | Hunter | ||
| Location | Boulder, CO | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,585 | 22,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #191 | #302 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colorado.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Boulder | Hunter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,520 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,770 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,146 | $10,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,836 | $4,848 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,477 | $9,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 100% |
Admission |
CU Boulder | Hunter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,781 | 33,944 | ||
| Admitted | 43,416 | 16,246 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 47.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1390 | 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CU Boulder | Hunter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Boulder | Hunter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $11,548 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $119 |
Diversity |
CU Boulder | Hunter | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
CU Boulder | Hunter | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CU Boulder | 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
- University of Colorado Boulder is larger than than Hunter based on total student enrollment (39,585 students vs. 22,970 students)
CU Boulder vs. Hunter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Boulder or Hunter?
- University of Colorado Boulder is 66.2% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($11,520.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 160.6% higher at CU Boulder than CUNY Hunter College ($38,770.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than CU Boulder ($4,848 vs. $21,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 49.4% lower than costs at University of Colorado Boulder ($10,808 vs. $16,146)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than University of Colorado Boulder (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Colorado Boulder students is 12.4% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($10,477 vs. $9,325)
CU Boulder vs. Hunter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Boulder or Hunter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hunter or CU Boulder .
- The average SAT score at University of Colorado Boulder (1212) is 47 points higher than at Hunter (1165)
- Accepted freshman Hunter students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at CU Boulder (3.68)
- CU Boulder has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Hunter (47.9%)
CU Boulder vs. Hunter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Boulder 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 CU Boulder.
- The graduation rate at CU Boulder is higher than CUNY Hunter College (68% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Boulder earn on average $8,100 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $7,952 lower median federal student loan debt than CU Boulder graduates. ($11,548 vs. $19,500)
- Hunter graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than CU Boulder graduates. ($119 vs. $201)
- More CU Boulder graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/