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Overview |
Canisius | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,492 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #376 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,180 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,180 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,158 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,635 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,215 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Canisius | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,131 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 3,211 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 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 |
Canisius | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $242 |
Diversity |
Canisius | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Canisius | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | 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 Canisius based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 2,492 students)
Canisius vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 73% more expensive to attend than Canisius for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73% higher at Hofstra than Canisius College ($52,215.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than Hofstra ($19,635 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Canisius College are 41.2% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($12,158 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College than Hofstra University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 45.9% larger than aid received Canisius College ($30,958 vs. $21,215)
Canisius vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Canisius .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Canisius (3.7)
- Canisius has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Canisius vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius 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 Canisius.
- The graduation rate at Canisius is higher than Hofstra University (67% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $9,300 more per year than Canisius graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $49,900)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Canisius graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,750)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Canisius graduates. ($242 vs. $255)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Canisius students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/