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Loyola Marymount Adelphi University USD St John's Pepperdine SUNY Stony Brook Oxy Seton Hall University USC Long Island University-C W Post Campus SCU UOP| Chapman University | Hofstra University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chapman | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 99% |
Admission |
Chapman | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Chapman | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $242 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Chapman | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | 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 Chapman based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 10,014 students)
Chapman vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Hofstra?
- Chapman University is 15.5% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at Chapman than Hofstra University ($60,288.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hofstra University than Chapman ($35,036 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chapman University are 1.3% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($16,954 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Chapman University (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chapman University students is 8.2% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($33,510 vs. $30,958)
Chapman vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Chapman .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Chapman (3.7)
- Chapman has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Chapman vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman 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 Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Chapman is higher than Hofstra University (72% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $54,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $2,562 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($20,938 vs. $23,500)
- Chapman graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($216 vs. $242)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/