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Overview |
Calvin College | 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 College | 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 College | 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 College | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | 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 College | 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 College | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | 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 College based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 3,231 students)
Calvin College vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 36.1% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.1% higher at Hofstra than Calvin College ($52,215.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin College than Hofstra ($25,775 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 54% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($11,150 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College 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 College ($30,958 vs. $26,448)
Calvin College vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Calvin College .
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Calvin College vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin College 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 College.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than Hofstra University (77% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $12,200 more per year than Calvin College 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 College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,449)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($242 vs. $273)
- More Calvin College 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/