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Overview |
City Tech | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,767 | 10,393 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #754 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $54,335 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $54,335 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,417 | $35,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,904 | $33,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 99% |
Admission |
City Tech | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,007 | 22,890 | ||
| Admitted | 16,962 | 16,157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 9.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1200 | 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 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
City Tech | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $242 |
Diversity |
City Tech | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
City Tech | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 29% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | Hofstra | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is larger than than Hofstra based on total student enrollment (13,767 students vs. 10,393 students)
City Tech vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 684.1% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($54,335.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 265.2% higher at Hofstra than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($54,335.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Hofstra ($5,417 vs. $35,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hofstra University are 23% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($17,720 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than CUNY New York City College of Technology (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 317.6% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($33,007 vs. $7,904)
City Tech vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or City Tech .
- City Tech has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Hofstra (70.6%)
City Tech vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech 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 City Tech.
- The graduation rate at Hofstra is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (58% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $16,200 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $12,887 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($10,613 vs. $23,500)
- City Tech graduates are paying $133 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($109 vs. $242)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/