I've never heard of Baruch. Isn't Hunter College part of the CUNY system? I'd go to Hunter...Don't be so worried about which one is better. Consider if the school has your major, any activities...
Yes that is true i have a friend whose father use to work at a college and she went there for free. she loved and it was awsome she said. so but your parents about working at a college. Dosent matter...