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BU Villanova Northeastern Adelphi University Tufts Babson St John's Colgate Brandeis University SUNY Stony Brook Holy Cross NYU| Boston College | Hofstra University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,287 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,950 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,950 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,120 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,559 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,992 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 99% |
Admission |
BC | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,494 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 6,748 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.6% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1435/1540 | 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 |
BC | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $242 |
Diversity |
BC | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
BC | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 32% | ||
Campus |
BC | Hofstra | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston College is larger than than Hofstra based on total student enrollment (15,287 students vs. 10,238 students)
BC vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Hofstra?
- Boston College is 20.6% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($62,950.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.6% higher at BC than Hofstra University ($62,950.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston College than Hofstra ($30,559 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston College are 6.5% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($16,120 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Boston College (99% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 61.5% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($49,992 vs. $30,958)
BC vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or BC .
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than BC (16.7%)
BC vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Hofstra University (91% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $31,700 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $59,200)
- Boston College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($19,000 vs. $23,500)
- BC graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($196 vs. $242)
- More BC 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/