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Overview |
Elms College | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Elms College | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 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 |
Elms College | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $242 |
Diversity |
Elms College | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 4% |
Students |
Elms College | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | 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 Elms College based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 1,275 students)
Elms College vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 34.8% more expensive to attend than Elms College for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $38,735.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.8% higher at Hofstra than College of Our Lady of the Elms ($52,215.00 vs. $38,735.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Our Lady of the Elms than Hofstra ($23,498 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Our Lady of the Elms are 15.8% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($14,830 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than College of Our Lady of the Elms (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 14.2% larger than aid received College of Our Lady of the Elms ($30,958 vs. $27,109)
Elms College vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Elms College .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Elms College (3.42)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Elms College vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College 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 Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Elms College is the same as at Hofstra University (58% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $12,900 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $46,300)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Elms College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Elms College graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/