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Overview |
CAU | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 99% |
Admission |
CAU | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 1190/1370 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CAU | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $242 |
Diversity |
CAU | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 4% |
Students |
CAU | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 32% | ||
Campus |
CAU | Hofstra | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hofstra University is larger than than CAU based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 4,000 students)
CAU vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 137.9% more expensive to attend than CAU for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.9% higher at Hofstra than Clark Atlanta University ($52,215.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clark Atlanta University than Hofstra ($30,015 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark Atlanta University are 56.3% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($10,982 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Clark Atlanta University (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 228.3% larger than aid received Clark Atlanta University ($30,958 vs. $9,431)
CAU vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or CAU .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at CAU (3.28)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than CAU (56.3%)
CAU vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU or Hofstra? 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 Hofstra and CAU.
- The graduation rate at Hofstra is higher than Clark Atlanta University (58% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $20,800 more per year than CAU graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $38,400)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $31,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($242 vs. $320)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/