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Overview |
Creighton University | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Omaha, NE | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,397 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #117 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | creighton.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Creighton University | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,684 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,684 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,830 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,877 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,918 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Creighton University | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,977 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 6,038 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1206/1420 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Creighton University | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Creighton University | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,600 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,332 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $242 |
Diversity |
Creighton University | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Creighton University | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Creighton University | Hofstra | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hofstra University is larger than than Creighton University based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 8,397 students)
Creighton University vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Creighton University or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 19.5% more expensive to attend than Creighton University for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $43,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.5% higher at Hofstra than Creighton University ($52,215.00 vs. $43,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Creighton University than Hofstra ($32,877 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Creighton University are 45.1% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($11,830 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University than Hofstra University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 15% larger than aid received Creighton University ($30,958 vs. $26,918)
Creighton University vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Creighton University or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Creighton University .
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Creighton University has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Creighton University vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Creighton 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 Creighton University.
- The graduation rate at Creighton University is higher than Hofstra University (77% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $59,200)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $1,832 lower median federal student loan debt than Creighton University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,332)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Creighton University graduates. ($242 vs. $261)
- More Creighton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/