Quad

Key differences on Getting in

  1. 1

    Chapman's yield is 6 pts higher than Hofstra's

    Yield rate
  2. 2

    Chapman's SAT midpoint is 35 points higher than Hofstra's

    SAT midpoint
  3. 3

    Chapman admits 65% vs. 68% at Hofstra

    Acceptance rate

Admissions

Getting in, fall 2024

Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.

The funnel

Acceptance rate
Hofstra68%
Chapman65%
Applicants
Hofstra25K
Chapman15.6K
Admitted
Hofstra17K
Chapman10.2K
Yield rate
Hofstra10%
Chapman16%

Quad's selectivity

  • HofstraSelective
  • ChapmanVery selective

Men and women

Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.

Women admitted
Hofstra70%
Chapman66%
Men admitted
Hofstra65%
Chapman64%

Test scores

SAT total,

Hofstra
1230–1400
Chapman
1260–1440

Axis runs 1100–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.

ACT composite,

Hofstra
28–32
Chapman
28–31

Axis runs 24–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.

Submitted SAT
Hofstra25%
Chapman14%
Submitted ACT
Hofstra4%
Chapman5%

Test policy

  • HofstraTest-optional
  • ChapmanTest-optional

How they read a record

  • Hofstra

    GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.

  • Chapman

    , GPA, and class rank are all very important; tests are considered.

What they look at

FactorHofstraChapman
High school GPA RequiredVery important
High school record RequiredRequired
Class rank ConsideredVery important
College-prep program ConsideredRequired
Recommendations RequiredConsidered
Essay ConsideredVery important
Legacy status Not consideredNot considered
Work experience ConsideredConsidered
Demonstration of competencies ConsideredRequired
English proficiency test RequiredRequired
Other tests Not consideredNot considered
All admissions numbers in the table

Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)

Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why