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Overview |
Barnard | Hofstra | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,353 | 10,393 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #34 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barnard.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barnard | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,078 | $54,335 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,078 | $54,335 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,582 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,738 | $35,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,190 | $33,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 99% |
Admission |
Barnard | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,803 | 22,890 | ||
| Admitted | 940 | 16,157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 75.6% | 9.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1453/1550 | 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 4, 2026 |
Academics |
Barnard | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barnard | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,900 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,847 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $184 | $242 |
Diversity |
Barnard | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Barnard | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Barnard | 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 Barnard based on total student enrollment (10,393 students vs. 3,353 students)
Barnard vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barnard or Hofstra?
- Barnard College is 17.9% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($64,078.00 vs. $54,335.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at Barnard than Hofstra University ($64,078.00 vs. $54,335.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barnard College than Hofstra ($27,738 vs. $35,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hofstra University are 16.2% lower than costs at Barnard College ($17,720 vs. $20,582)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Barnard College (99% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barnard College students is 70.2% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($56,190 vs. $33,007)
Barnard vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barnard or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Barnard .
- Accepted freshman Barnard students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than Barnard (8%)
Barnard vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barnard 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 Barnard.
- The graduation rate at Barnard is higher than Hofstra University (92% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Barnard College earn on average $7,700 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($66,900 vs. $59,200)
- Barnard College students graduate with a $5,653 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($17,847 vs. $23,500)
- Barnard graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($184 vs. $242)
- More Barnard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/