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Overview |
Biola University | Hofstra | ||
| Location | La Mirada, CA | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,387 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #245 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | biola.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Biola University | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,382 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,382 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,522 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,522 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,521 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Biola University | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,224 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 2,392 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1365 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Biola University | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Biola University | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $242 |
Diversity |
Biola University | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Biola University | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Biola University | 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 Biola University based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 5,387 students)
Biola University vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Biola University or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 17.6% more expensive to attend than Biola University for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $44,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.6% higher at Hofstra than Biola University ($52,215.00 vs. $44,382.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Biola University than Hofstra ($31,522 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Biola University are 63.2% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($10,522 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Biola University than Hofstra University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 16.7% larger than aid received Biola University ($30,958 vs. $26,521)
Biola University vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Biola University or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Biola University .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Biola University (3.61)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than Biola University (56.6%)
Biola University vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Biola University 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 Biola University.
- The graduation rate at Biola University is higher than Hofstra University (71% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $10,300 more per year than Biola University graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $48,900)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Biola University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,500)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Biola University graduates. ($242 vs. $253)
- More Biola University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/