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Overview |
Hunter | Hofstra | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,879 | 10,393 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #283 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $54,335 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $54,335 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,324 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,127 | $35,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,624 | $33,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
Hunter | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,614 | 22,890 | ||
| Admitted | 17,087 | 16,157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 9.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1210/1470 | 1210/1380 | ||
| 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 |
Hunter | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $242 |
Diversity |
Hunter | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Hunter | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | Hofstra | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Hunter College is larger than than Hofstra based on total student enrollment (22,879 students vs. 10,393 students)
Hunter vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 684.1% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($54,335.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 265.2% higher at Hofstra than CUNY Hunter College ($54,335.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Hofstra ($4,127 vs. $35,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 56.5% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($11,324 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than CUNY Hunter College (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 243% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($33,007 vs. $9,624)
Hunter vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Hunter .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Hunter (3.7)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than Hunter (54%)
Hunter vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter 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 Hunter.
- The graduation rate at Hofstra is higher than CUNY Hunter College (58% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $11,952 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($11,548 vs. $23,500)
- Hunter graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($119 vs. $242)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/