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Overview |
CUNY Graduate Center | Hofstra | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,733 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
CUNY Graduate Center | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,892 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
CUNY Graduate Center | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 147 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 35 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.8% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CUNY Graduate Center | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CUNY Graduate Center | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,340 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $96 | $242 |
Diversity |
CUNY Graduate Center | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
CUNY Graduate Center | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 32% | ||
Campus |
CUNY Graduate Center | Hofstra | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hofstra University is larger than than CUNY Graduate Center based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 8,733 students)
CUNY Graduate Center vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CUNY Graduate Center or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 653.5% more expensive to attend than CUNY Graduate Center for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 250.9% higher at Hofstra than CUNY Graduate School and University Center ($52,215.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hofstra University are 21.7% lower than costs at CUNY Graduate School and University Center ($17,168 vs. $20,892)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than CUNY Graduate School and University Center (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is ?% larger than aid received CUNY Graduate School and University Center ($30,958 vs. $0)
CUNY Graduate Center vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CUNY Graduate Center or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or CUNY Graduate Center .
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than CUNY Graduate Center (23.8%)
CUNY Graduate Center vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CUNY Graduate Center 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 CUNY Graduate Center.
- CUNY Graduate School and University Center students graduate with a $14,160 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($9,340 vs. $23,500)
- CUNY Graduate Center graduates are paying $146 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($96 vs. $242)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUNY Graduate Center students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/