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- Tue Apr 04, 2017 10:11 am
#33878
What follows is the transcript of a conversation between a student, Melissa, and one of our Admissions gurus, Dave, regarding Melissa's choice between Cardozo or Hofstra:
Melissa: “Hey guys, I've been working on making a decision but don't have much to go on career wise because i'm not sure where I want to end up after graduation. I've been looking into Cardozo as well but have only been offered $22,000 per year. However, Hofstra offered me a full ride and I was wondering if the full ride would be worth it from a much lesser ranked school? Thanks so much.”
Dave Killoran: “Hey Melissa, Thanks for the question! I'm personally very debt-averse, and so if one is going to take on debt, I think should be for a good reason (like you are getting a name brand so strong that it will carry you some distance). Cardozo (#65) vs Hofstra (#118) is a classic matchup, and in cases like this, I like to look at LST employment info: https://www.lstreports.com/state/NY. Honestly, for the most recent year, it's very close, and at a full ride, Hofstra is the better deal. I can't see a reason to pay for Cardozo--sure, the ranking is better, but it's not doing a whole lot for their grads in comparison to Hofstra.
If you are going to take on debt, there should be a great reason for it. I don't see one here.”
Melissa: “Hey guys, I've been working on making a decision but don't have much to go on career wise because i'm not sure where I want to end up after graduation. I've been looking into Cardozo as well but have only been offered $22,000 per year. However, Hofstra offered me a full ride and I was wondering if the full ride would be worth it from a much lesser ranked school? Thanks so much.”
Dave Killoran: “Hey Melissa, Thanks for the question! I'm personally very debt-averse, and so if one is going to take on debt, I think should be for a good reason (like you are getting a name brand so strong that it will carry you some distance). Cardozo (#65) vs Hofstra (#118) is a classic matchup, and in cases like this, I like to look at LST employment info: https://www.lstreports.com/state/NY. Honestly, for the most recent year, it's very close, and at a full ride, Hofstra is the better deal. I can't see a reason to pay for Cardozo--sure, the ranking is better, but it's not doing a whole lot for their grads in comparison to Hofstra.
If you are going to take on debt, there should be a great reason for it. I don't see one here.”