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Overview |
AU | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 99% |
Admission |
AU | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $242 |
Diversity |
AU | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
AU | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 32% | ||
Campus |
AU | Hofstra | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than Hofstra based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 10,238 students)
AU vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Hofstra?
- American University is 1.6% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at AU than Hofstra University ($53,070.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hofstra University than AU ($35,036 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American University are 9.3% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($15,706 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than American University (99% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 14.1% larger than aid received American University ($30,958 vs. $27,138)
AU vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or AU .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at AU (3.7)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Hofstra University (77% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $59,200)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,250)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($242 vs. $250)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/