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Overview |
Bentley | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,264 | 10,393 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #108 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,150 | $54,335 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,150 | $54,335 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,200 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,858 | $35,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,293 | $33,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 99% |
Admission |
Bentley | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,482 | 22,890 | ||
| Admitted | 5,077 | 16,157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.4% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 9.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1410 | 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Bentley | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $242 |
Diversity |
Bentley | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Bentley | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | Hofstra | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hofstra University is larger than than Bentley based on total student enrollment (10,393 students vs. 5,264 students)
Bentley vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or Hofstra?
- Bentley University is 7% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($58,150.00 vs. $54,335.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at Bentley than Hofstra University ($58,150.00 vs. $54,335.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hofstra University than Bentley ($35,687 vs. $43,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hofstra University are 8.4% lower than costs at Bentley University ($17,720 vs. $19,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Bentley University (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bentley University students is 0.9% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($33,293 vs. $33,007)
Bentley vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Bentley .
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than Bentley (48.4%)
Bentley vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley 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 Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Hofstra University (88% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $28,000 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $59,200)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,500)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Bentley graduates. ($242 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/