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Overview |
Hofstra | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1130/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Hofstra | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $232 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Hofstra | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | Cedarville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hofstra University is larger than than Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 4,960 students)
Hofstra vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Cedarville University?
- Hofstra University is 51.4% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.4% higher at Hofstra than Cedarville University ($52,215.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Hofstra ($25,462 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 104.4% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($8,400 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Hofstra University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 57.7% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($30,958 vs. $19,637)
Hofstra vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Hofstra vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or Cedarville University? 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 Cedarville University and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Hofstra University (68% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $13,300 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,500)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($232 vs. $242)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/