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Overview |
Baruch | Hofstra | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,854 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #185 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baruch | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,352 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,991 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,423 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Baruch | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,693 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 12,727 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.5% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1190/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Baruch | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baruch | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,800 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $111 | $242 |
Diversity |
Baruch | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Baruch | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Baruch | Hofstra | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is larger than than Hofstra based on total student enrollment (19,854 students vs. 10,238 students)
Baruch vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baruch or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 653.5% more expensive to attend than Baruch for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 250.9% higher at Hofstra than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($52,215.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than Hofstra ($4,991 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hofstra University are 6.9% lower than costs at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($17,168 vs. $18,352)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than Hofstra University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 228.5% larger than aid received CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($30,958 vs. $9,423)
Baruch vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baruch or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Baruch .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Baruch (3.7)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than Baruch (49.5%)
Baruch vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baruch 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 Baruch.
- The graduation rate at Baruch is higher than Hofstra University (63% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from CUNY Bernard M Baruch College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $59,200)
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College students graduate with a $12,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($10,800 vs. $23,500)
- Baruch graduates are paying $131 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($111 vs. $242)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baruch students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/