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Overview |
Queens College | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,481 | 10,393 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $54,335 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $54,335 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,464 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,339 | $35,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,904 | $33,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 99% |
Admission |
Queens College | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,800 | 22,890 | ||
| Admitted | 14,252 | 16,157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 9.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 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 |
Queens College | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $242 |
Diversity |
Queens College | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Queens College | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | Hofstra | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Queens College is larger than than Hofstra based on total student enrollment (16,481 students vs. 10,393 students)
Queens College vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 684.1% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($54,335.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 265.2% higher at Hofstra than CUNY Queens College ($54,335.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than Hofstra ($5,339 vs. $35,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Queens College are 7.6% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($16,464 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than CUNY Queens College (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 270.7% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($33,007 vs. $8,904)
Queens College vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Queens College .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.74 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than Queens College (68.5%)
Queens College vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens 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 Queens College.
- The graduation rate at Hofstra is higher than CUNY Queens College (58% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Queens College graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $50,800)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($11,000 vs. $23,500)
- Queens College graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($113 vs. $242)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College 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/