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City College of New York Penn State Queens College UVM UMass JMU Baruch Rutgers Virginia Tech TCNJ UConn UMBC| University of Delaware | CUNY Hunter College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UD | Hunter | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 22,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #302 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Hunter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $10,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $4,848 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $9,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
UD | Hunter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 33,944 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 16,246 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 47.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 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 |
UD | Hunter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Hunter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $11,548 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $119 |
Diversity |
UD | Hunter | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UD | Hunter | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UD | 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
- University of Delaware is larger than than Hunter based on total student enrollment (24,039 students vs. 22,970 students)
UD vs. Hunter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Hunter?
- University of Delaware is 92.9% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($13,370.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.2% higher at UD than CUNY Hunter College ($35,890.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than UD ($4,848 vs. $18,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 31.7% lower than costs at University of Delaware ($10,808 vs. $14,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than University of Delaware (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Delaware students is 32.7% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($12,375 vs. $9,325)
UD vs. Hunter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Hunter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hunter or UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 33 points higher than at Hunter (1165)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Hunter (3.7)
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than Hunter (47.9%)
UD vs. Hunter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than CUNY Hunter College (78% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $12,500 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $12,655 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($11,548 vs. $24,203)
- Hunter graduates are paying $131 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($119 vs. $250)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/