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Overview |
Hofstra | Cairn | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Langhorne, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 1,031 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | cairn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Cairn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $31,255 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $31,255 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $11,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $25,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $18,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Cairn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 468 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 81% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 53.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Hofstra | Cairn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Cairn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | Cairn | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Hofstra | Cairn | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | Cairn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hofstra University is larger than than Cairn based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 1,031 students)
Hofstra vs. Cairn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Cairn?
- Hofstra University is 67.1% more expensive to attend than Cairn for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $31,255.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.1% higher at Hofstra than Cairn University ($52,215.00 vs. $31,255.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cairn University than Hofstra ($25,923 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cairn University are 45.9% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($11,764 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Cairn University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 68.5% larger than aid received Cairn University ($30,958 vs. $18,376)
Hofstra vs. Cairn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Cairn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cairn or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Cairn (3.31)
- Cairn has a higher acceptance rate (81%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Hofstra vs. Cairn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or Cairn? 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 Cairn and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Cairn is higher than Hofstra University (63% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $22,200 more per year than Cairn graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $37,000)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Cairn graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Cairn graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cairn students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/