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Overview |
Hofstra | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #1000 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 16/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 840/1040 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Hofstra | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $332 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 57% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Hofstra | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | Claflin 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 Claflin University based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 1,830 students)
Hofstra vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Claflin University?
- Hofstra University is 216.9% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 216.9% higher at Hofstra than Claflin University ($52,215.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than Hofstra ($19,951 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 81.1% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($9,480 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Claflin University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 125.9% larger than aid received Claflin University ($30,958 vs. $13,707)
Hofstra vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Hofstra vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or Claflin 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 Claflin University and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Hofstra is higher than Claflin University (58% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $28,500 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $30,700)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $8,684 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $32,184)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($242 vs. $332)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/