Head to head · New York
CUNY Hunter College costs less than New York University at every income band federal data covers — between $10,859 and $54,617 less per year, depending on what you earn.
| Household income | CUNY Hunter College | New York University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $30k | $1,029 | $16,977 | $15,948 · CUNY Hunter College |
| $30–48k | $1,935 | $14,017 | $12,082 · CUNY Hunter College |
| $48–75k | $6,003 | $16,862 | $10,859 · CUNY Hunter College |
| $75–110k | $8,810 | $32,766 | $23,956 · CUNY Hunter College |
| Over $110k | $12,259 | $66,876 | $54,617 · CUNY Hunter College |
Green marks the cheaper of the two at that income. "Net price" is what families actually paid after grants and scholarships, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education — not a calculator's estimate. Public-school figures reflect in-state families; out-of-state families typically pay more.
Each year's reported net price grown 3.5% — the same method College Compass uses inside a family's plan.
Listed CUNY Hunter College first, then New York University. Acceptance rate is the school's overall published figure — your student's own odds depend on their transcript, scores, and high school.
Again CUNY Hunter College first. The four-year graduation rate matters more than it looks: a fifth year is a fifth year of paying.
These are averages. Your family isn't average.
College Compass runs both schools against your student's real GPA, your income band, and your actual high school — admit odds with the math shown, merit likelihood, and what four years would really cost you. First three schools free.
CUNY Hunter College — every income band · New York University — every income band · All New York public colleges