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Overview |
Clark University | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,124 | 10,393 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #153 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,760 | $54,335 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,760 | $54,335 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,767 | $35,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,916 | $33,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Clark University | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,730 | 22,890 | ||
| Admitted | 4,471 | 16,157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 9.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1400 | 1210/1380 | ||
| 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 |
Clark University | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Clark University | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Clark 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 Clark University based on total student enrollment (10,393 students vs. 4,124 students)
Clark University vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Hofstra?
- Clark University is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($54,760.00 vs. $54,335.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Clark University than Hofstra University ($54,760.00 vs. $54,335.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clark University than Hofstra ($32,767 vs. $35,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 51.6% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($11,690 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Clark University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 3.4% larger than aid received Clark University ($33,007 vs. $31,916)
Clark University vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Clark University (3.69)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than Clark University (41.7%)
Clark University vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark 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 Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Hofstra University (80% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $9,100 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $50,100)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/