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Overview |
Hofstra | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,393 | 3,526 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | #200 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | lclark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,335 | $61,916 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,335 | $61,916 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,720 | $15,002 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,687 | $38,247 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,007 | $38,507 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,890 | 6,334 | ||
| Admitted | 16,157 | 4,721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 28/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1380 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Hofstra | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $253 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Hofstra | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | Lewis and Clark | ||
| 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 Lewis and Clark based on total student enrollment (10,393 students vs. 3,526 students)
Hofstra vs. Lewis and Clark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Lewis and Clark?
- Lewis & Clark College is 14% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($61,916.00 vs. $54,335.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at Lewis and Clark than Hofstra University ($61,916.00 vs. $54,335.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hofstra University than Lewis and Clark ($35,687 vs. $38,247)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis & Clark College are 18.1% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($15,002 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College than Hofstra University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 16.7% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($38,507 vs. $33,007)
Hofstra vs. Lewis and Clark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Lewis and Clark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lewis and Clark or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Lewis and Clark has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Hofstra (70.6%)
Hofstra vs. Lewis and Clark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or Lewis and Clark? 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 Lewis and Clark and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Lewis and Clark is higher than Hofstra University (73% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Lewis and Clark graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $50,900)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lewis and Clark graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,500)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Lewis and Clark graduates. ($242 vs. $253)
- More Lewis and Clark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/