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Overview |
Medgar | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,640 | 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 |
Medgar | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,250 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,467 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Medgar | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,553 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 10,126 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.6% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.9% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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 |
Medgar | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Medgar | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,033 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $242 |
Diversity |
Medgar | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 78% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Medgar | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Medgar | Hofstra | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hofstra University is larger than than Medgar based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 3,640 students)
Medgar vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Medgar or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 653.5% more expensive to attend than Medgar for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 250.9% higher at Hofstra than CUNY Medgar Evers College ($52,215.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than Hofstra ($8,250 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hofstra University are 4.4% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($17,168 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than CUNY Medgar Evers College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 265.6% larger than aid received CUNY Medgar Evers College ($30,958 vs. $8,467)
Medgar vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Medgar or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Medgar .
- Medgar has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Medgar vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Medgar 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 Medgar .
- The graduation rate at Hofstra is higher than CUNY Medgar Evers College (58% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $20,800 more per year than Medgar graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $38,400)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $14,467 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($9,033 vs. $23,500)
- Medgar graduates are paying $149 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($93 vs. $242)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medgar students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/