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Adelphi University Princeton Georgetown Penn NYU Johns Hopkins Duke Colgate St John's UChicago Northwestern Yale| Cornell University | Hofstra University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cornell | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 26,264 | 10,393 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #19 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornell.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,204 | $54,335 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,204 | $54,335 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,554 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,455 | $35,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,741 | $33,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 99% |
Admission |
Cornell | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,635 | 22,890 | ||
| Admitted | 5,358 | 16,157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.2% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66% | 9.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1560 | 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 2, 2026 |
Academics |
Cornell | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $98,400 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $242 |
Diversity |
Cornell | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Cornell | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Cornell | 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
- Cornell University is larger than than Hofstra based on total student enrollment (26,264 students vs. 10,393 students)
Cornell vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell or Hofstra?
- Cornell University is 20% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($65,204.00 vs. $54,335.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at Cornell than Hofstra University ($65,204.00 vs. $54,335.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornell University than Hofstra ($26,455 vs. $35,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hofstra University are 4.7% lower than costs at Cornell University ($17,720 vs. $18,554)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Cornell University (99% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell University students is 71.9% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($56,741 vs. $33,007)
Cornell vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Cornell .
- Accepted freshman Cornell students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than Cornell (8.2%)
Cornell vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell 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 Cornell.
- The graduation rate at Cornell is higher than Hofstra University (93% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Cornell University earn on average $39,200 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($98,400 vs. $59,200)
- Cornell University students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($12,000 vs. $23,500)
- Cornell graduates are paying $118 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($124 vs. $242)
- More Cornell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/