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Overview |
Amherst | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,910 | 10,393 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #15 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amherst.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Amherst | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,650 | $54,335 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,650 | $54,335 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,560 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,965 | $35,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $65,623 | $33,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 99% |
Admission |
Amherst | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,727 | 22,890 | ||
| Admitted | 1,250 | 16,157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.8% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39% | 9.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/35 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1550 | 1210/1380 | ||
| 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 2, 2026 |
Academics |
Amherst | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Amherst | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,000 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,975 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $134 | $242 |
Diversity |
Amherst | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Amherst | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Amherst | Hofstra | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hofstra University is larger than than Amherst based on total student enrollment (10,393 students vs. 1,910 students)
Amherst vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Amherst or Hofstra?
- Amherst College is 22.7% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($66,650.00 vs. $54,335.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.7% higher at Amherst than Hofstra University ($66,650.00 vs. $54,335.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Amherst College than Hofstra ($17,965 vs. $35,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Amherst College are 0.9% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($17,560 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Amherst College (99% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Amherst College students is 98.8% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($65,623 vs. $33,007)
Amherst vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Amherst or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Amherst .
- Accepted freshman Amherst students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than Amherst (9.8%)
Amherst vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Amherst 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 Amherst.
- The graduation rate at Amherst is higher than Hofstra University (96% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Amherst College earn on average $22,800 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($82,000 vs. $59,200)
- Amherst College students graduate with a $10,525 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($12,975 vs. $23,500)
- Amherst graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($134 vs. $242)
- More Amherst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/