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Overview |
Caldwell University | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Caldwell, NJ | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,028 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #505 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caldwell.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caldwell University | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,399 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,612 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,231 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Caldwell University | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,649 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 4,413 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1320 | 1190/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Caldwell University | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caldwell University | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $242 |
Diversity |
Caldwell University | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 4% |
Students |
Caldwell University | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Caldwell University | Hofstra | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hofstra University is larger than than Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 2,028 students)
Caldwell University vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caldwell University or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 45.2% more expensive to attend than Caldwell University for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.2% higher at Hofstra than Caldwell University ($52,215.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Caldwell University than Hofstra ($20,612 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Caldwell University are 28.1% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($13,399 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Caldwell University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 2.4% larger than aid received Caldwell University ($30,958 vs. $30,231)
Caldwell University vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caldwell University or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Caldwell University .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Caldwell University (3.3)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than Caldwell University (66.4%)
Caldwell University vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caldwell University or Hofstra? 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 Hofstra and Caldwell University.
- The graduation rate at Caldwell University is the same as at Hofstra University (58% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $12,400 more per year than Caldwell University graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $46,800)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Caldwell University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,750)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Caldwell University graduates. ($242 vs. $266)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/