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Hamilton College Adelphi University Lehigh Vassar Villanova Cornell St John's BC Colby College Middlebury Bucknell University of Richmond| Colgate University | Hofstra University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colgate | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,141 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,074 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,647 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 99% |
Admission |
Colgate | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,109 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 2,624 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.4% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1530 | 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 |
Colgate | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $242 |
Diversity |
Colgate | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Colgate | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | Hofstra | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Colgate based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 3,141 students)
Colgate vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or Hofstra?
- Colgate University is 22.4% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at Colgate than Hofstra University ($63,904.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than Hofstra ($27,074 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colgate University are 6.6% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($16,106 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Colgate University (99% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 76.5% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($54,647 vs. $30,958)
Colgate vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Colgate .
- Accepted freshman Colgate students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Colgate vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate 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 Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Hofstra University (92% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $16,100 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $59,200)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $7,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($16,125 vs. $23,500)
- Colgate graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($166 vs. $242)
- More Colgate 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/