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Overview |
Columbia | Hofstra | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 34,782 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #22 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbia.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,570 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,570 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,286 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,058 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,061 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 99% |
Admission |
Columbia | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 60,879 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 2,404 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 3.9% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 64.1% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1580 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $107,600 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $242 |
Diversity |
Columbia | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Columbia | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Columbia | 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
- Columbia University in the City of New York is larger than than Hofstra based on total student enrollment (34,782 students vs. 10,238 students)
Columbia vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia or Hofstra?
- Columbia University in the City of New York is 19.8% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($62,570.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at Columbia than Hofstra University ($62,570.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia University in the City of New York than Hofstra ($22,058 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia University in the City of New York are 5.4% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($16,286 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Columbia University in the City of New York (99% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia University in the City of New York students is 97.2% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($61,061 vs. $30,958)
Columbia vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Columbia .
- Accepted freshman Columbia students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than Columbia (3.9%)
Columbia vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia 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 Columbia.
- The graduation rate at Columbia is higher than Hofstra University (93% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York earn on average $48,400 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($107,600 vs. $59,200)
- Columbia University in the City of New York students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,500)
- Columbia graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($222 vs. $242)
- More Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/