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Overview |
BU | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 36,714 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #79 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bu.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
BU | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,050 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,050 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,400 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,829 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,565 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 99% |
Admission |
BU | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 80,796 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 11,607 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 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 4, 2025 |
Academics |
BU | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BU | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $72,000 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
BU | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 20% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
BU | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 32% | ||
Campus |
BU | 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
- Boston University is larger than than Hofstra based on total student enrollment (36,714 students vs. 10,238 students)
BU vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BU or Hofstra?
- Boston University is 16.9% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($61,050.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at BU than Hofstra University ($61,050.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston University than Hofstra ($27,829 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hofstra University are 1.4% lower than costs at Boston University ($17,168 vs. $17,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Boston University (99% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston University students is 66.6% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($51,565 vs. $30,958)
BU vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BU or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or BU .
- Accepted freshman BU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than BU (14.4%)
BU vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BU 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 BU.
- The graduation rate at BU is higher than Hofstra University (85% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Boston University earn on average $12,800 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($72,000 vs. $59,200)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than BU graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More BU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/