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Overview |
Clarkson | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Clarkson | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Clarkson | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | 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 Clarkson based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 3,719 students)
Clarkson vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Hofstra?
- Clarkson University is 5.3% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at Clarkson than Hofstra University ($54,960.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson University than Hofstra ($32,450 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson University are 2.5% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($16,744 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Hofstra University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 33.4% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($41,285 vs. $30,958)
Clarkson vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Clarkson .
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Clarkson vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson 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 Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than Hofstra University (72% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $11,600 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $59,200)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/