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Overview |
Lehman | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,015 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #646 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,974 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,412 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Lehman | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,455 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 12,419 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.3% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1080 | 1190/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Lehman | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $242 |
Diversity |
Lehman | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Lehman | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | Hofstra | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Lehman College is larger than than Hofstra based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 10,238 students)
Lehman vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 653.5% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 250.9% higher at Hofstra than CUNY Lehman College ($52,215.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Hofstra ($4,974 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hofstra University are 4.4% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($17,168 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than Hofstra University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 197.3% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($30,958 vs. $10,412)
Lehman vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Lehman .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than Lehman (55.3%)
Lehman vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman 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 Lehman.
- The graduation rate at Hofstra is higher than CUNY Lehman College (58% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $13,800 more per year than Lehman graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $45,400)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $13,300 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($10,200 vs. $23,500)
- Lehman graduates are paying $137 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($105 vs. $242)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/