| MEC vs. Hunter College |
| Rankings* | #9 in Federal Region II Universities #25 in New York Colleges | |
| Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$7,352 New York Residents $15,302 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$7,382 New York Residents $15,332 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $11,398 New York Residents $20,828 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,280 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,751 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower920 SAT- | Test Scores | Higher1,280 SAT- |
| Easier86.05% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter53.80% |
| Lower5.67% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable16.69% |
| High School GPA Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller3,736 | Total Enrollment | Larger22,538 |
| Smaller3,736 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger17,027 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 5,511 |
| Smaller608 | Online Student Population | Larger735 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower20% | Graduate Rate | Higher57% |
| Lower21% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher27% |
| Lower50% | Retention Rate | Higher78% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 706) | |
| Board/Meal Plan | ✔ | |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 356 | Number of faculty | 1,880 |
| Lower$107,991 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$114,536 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.