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Overview |
Drake | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,504 | 10,393 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #135 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drake.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drake | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,466 | $54,335 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,466 | $54,335 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,858 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,886 | $35,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,783 | $33,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Drake | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,741 | 22,890 | ||
| Admitted | 4,964 | 16,157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.1% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 9.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 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 |
Drake | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drake | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,500 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $242 |
Diversity |
Drake | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Drake | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Drake | Hofstra | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hofstra University is larger than than Drake based on total student enrollment (10,393 students vs. 4,504 students)
Drake vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drake or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 9.8% more expensive to attend than Drake for in-state tuition ($54,335.00 vs. $49,466.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at Hofstra than Drake University ($54,335.00 vs. $49,466.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drake University than Hofstra ($30,886 vs. $35,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drake University are 49.4% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($11,858 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drake University than Hofstra University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 3.9% larger than aid received Drake University ($33,007 vs. $31,783)
Drake vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drake or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Drake .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Drake (3.7)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than Drake (64.1%)
Drake vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drake 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 Drake.
- The graduation rate at Drake is higher than Hofstra University (75% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Drake University earn on average $9,300 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($68,500 vs. $59,200)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Drake graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Drake graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More Drake graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/