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Overview |
Hofstra | CNU | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 66% |
Admission |
Hofstra | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hofstra | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $258 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Hofstra | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hofstra University is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 4,559 students)
Hofstra vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or CNU?
- Hofstra University is 457% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.9% higher at Hofstra than Christopher Newport University ($52,215.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Hofstra ($23,287 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 43.2% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($11,990 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Christopher Newport University (99% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 285.9% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($30,958 vs. $8,022)
Hofstra vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Hofstra vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or CNU? 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 CNU and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Hofstra University (63% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $12,100 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $47,100)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/