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Adelphi University St John's NYU Johns Hopkins Case Western Cornell SUNY Stony Brook Emory Seton Hall University Penn Duke Georgetown| Hofstra University | Carnegie Mellon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hofstra | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 16,002 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #41 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | cmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $59,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $59,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $16,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $43,966 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 47% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 34,261 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 3,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 11.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1490/1570 | ||
| 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 |
Hofstra | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $271 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Hofstra | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carnegie Mellon University is larger than than Hofstra based on total student enrollment (16,002 students vs. 10,238 students)
Hofstra vs. Carnegie Mellon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Carnegie Mellon?
- Carnegie Mellon University is 14.6% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($59,864.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.6% higher at Carnegie Mellon than Hofstra University ($59,864.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carnegie Mellon University than Hofstra ($33,499 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carnegie Mellon University are 4.1% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($16,486 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Carnegie Mellon University (99% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carnegie Mellon University students is 42% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($43,966 vs. $30,958)
Hofstra vs. Carnegie Mellon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Carnegie Mellon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carnegie Mellon or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Carnegie Mellon students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than Carnegie Mellon (11.3%)
Hofstra vs. Carnegie Mellon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or Carnegie Mellon? 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 Carnegie Mellon and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Carnegie Mellon is higher than Hofstra University (87% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University earn on average $43,500 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $59,200)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,250)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($242 vs. $271)
- More Carnegie Mellon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/