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Overview |
York | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Jamaica, NY | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,161 | 10,393 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
York | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $54,335 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $54,335 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,631 | $35,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,896 | $33,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 99% |
Admission |
York | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,236 | 22,890 | ||
| Admitted | 8,459 | 16,157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.1% | 9.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1210 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
York | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
York | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,800 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $242 |
Diversity |
York | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
York | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 29% | ||
Campus |
York | Hofstra | ||
| Campus Housing | No | 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
- Hofstra University is larger than than York based on total student enrollment (10,393 students vs. 6,161 students)
York vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, York or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 684.1% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($54,335.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 265.2% higher at Hofstra than CUNY York College ($54,335.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than Hofstra ($5,631 vs. $35,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hofstra University are 23% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($17,720 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than CUNY York College (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 318% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($33,007 vs. $7,896)
York vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, York or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or York .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at York (3.15)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than York (59.4%)
York vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, York 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 York.
- The graduation rate at Hofstra is higher than CUNY York College (58% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $16,000 more per year than York graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $43,200)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $14,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($8,800 vs. $23,500)
- York graduates are paying $152 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($90 vs. $242)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/