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Overview |
ECSU | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 10,393 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $54,335 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $54,335 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $35,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $33,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
ECSU | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 22,890 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 16,157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 9.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 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 |
ECSU | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $242 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
ECSU | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 29% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Hofstra | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hofstra University is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (10,393 students vs. 3,979 students)
ECSU vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 715.4% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($54,335.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 443.6% higher at Hofstra than Eastern Connecticut State University ($54,335.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Hofstra ($21,205 vs. $35,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Connecticut State University are 2.7% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($17,258 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Eastern Connecticut State University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 234.6% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($33,007 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Hofstra (70.6%)
ECSU vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Hofstra is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (58% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $12,800 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,500)
- ECSU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($237 vs. $242)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/