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Overview |
Hofstra | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Cortland, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,393 | 6,780 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | #396 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | cortland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,335 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,335 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,720 | $15,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,687 | $18,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,007 | $8,034 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 71% |
Admission |
Hofstra | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,890 | 15,867 | ||
| Admitted | 16,157 | 8,046 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 50.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1380 | 1090/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Hofstra | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $222 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Hofstra | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hofstra University is larger than than SUNY Cortland based on total student enrollment (10,393 students vs. 6,780 students)
Hofstra vs. SUNY Cortland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or SUNY Cortland?
- Hofstra University is 668.5% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland for in-state tuition ($54,335.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 220% higher at Hofstra than SUNY College at Cortland ($54,335.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Cortland than Hofstra ($18,474 vs. $35,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Cortland are 16.5% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($15,210 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than SUNY College at Cortland (99% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 310.8% larger than aid received SUNY College at Cortland ($33,007 vs. $8,034)
Hofstra vs. SUNY Cortland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or SUNY Cortland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cortland or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at SUNY Cortland (3.7)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than SUNY Cortland (50.7%)
Hofstra vs. SUNY Cortland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or SUNY Cortland? 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 SUNY Cortland and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Cortland is higher than Hofstra University (67% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $11,900 more per year than SUNY Cortland graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $47,300)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,500)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($222 vs. $242)
- More SUNY Cortland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/