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Overview |
Bates | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 99% |
Admission |
Bates | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bates | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $242 |
Diversity |
Bates | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Bates | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Hofstra | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Bates based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 1,790 students)
Bates vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Hofstra?
- Bates College is 17% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at Bates than Hofstra University ($61,066.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bates College than Hofstra ($27,491 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hofstra University are 0.3% lower than costs at Bates College ($17,168 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Bates College (99% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 66.1% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($51,414 vs. $30,958)
Bates vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Bates .
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates 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 Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Hofstra University (92% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $16,500 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $59,200)
- Bates College students graduate with a $9,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($14,450 vs. $23,500)
- Bates graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($149 vs. $242)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/