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Overview |
EC | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Elmira, NY | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 10,393 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmira.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
EC | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,152 | $54,335 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,152 | $54,335 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,990 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,551 | $35,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,386 | $33,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
EC | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,109 | 22,890 | ||
| Admitted | 1,915 | 16,157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 9.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1116/1332 | 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 |
EC | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EC | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
EC | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
EC | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 29% | ||
Campus |
EC | 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 EC based on total student enrollment (10,393 students vs. 657 students)
EC vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EC or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 50.3% more expensive to attend than EC for in-state tuition ($54,335.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.3% higher at Hofstra than Elmira College ($54,335.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmira College than Hofstra ($24,551 vs. $35,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 26.7% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($13,990 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than Hofstra University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 25.1% larger than aid received Elmira College ($33,007 vs. $26,386)
EC vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EC or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or EC .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Hofstra (70.6%)
EC vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EC 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 EC.
- The graduation rate at EC is higher than Hofstra University (60% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $13,200 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $46,000)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/