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Overview |
Calvin University | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin University | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Calvin University | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 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 |
Calvin University | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin University | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $242 |
Diversity |
Calvin University | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Calvin University | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Calvin University | Hofstra | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hofstra University is larger than than Calvin University based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 3,231 students)
Calvin University vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin University or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 36.1% more expensive to attend than Calvin University for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.1% higher at Hofstra than Calvin University ($52,215.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin University than Hofstra ($25,775 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin University are 54% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($11,150 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin University than Hofstra University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 17.1% larger than aid received Calvin University ($30,958 vs. $26,448)
Calvin University vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin University or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Calvin University .
- Accepted freshman Calvin University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Calvin University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Calvin University vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin 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 Calvin University.
- The graduation rate at Calvin University is higher than Hofstra University (77% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $12,200 more per year than Calvin University graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $47,000)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $2,949 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,449)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin University graduates. ($242 vs. $273)
- More Calvin University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/