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Overview |
Emerson | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 99% |
Admission |
Emerson | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1190/1370 | ||
| 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 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Emerson | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $242 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Emerson | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | 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 Emerson based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 5,891 students)
Emerson vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Hofstra?
- Emerson College is 0.1% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at Emerson than Hofstra University ($52,288.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hofstra University than Emerson ($35,036 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hofstra University are 13.7% lower than costs at Emerson College ($17,168 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Emerson College (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 27.1% larger than aid received Emerson College ($30,958 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Emerson .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Emerson (3.73)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson 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 Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Hofstra University (81% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $10,000 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $49,200)
- Hofstra University and Emerson graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($23,500 vs. $23,500)
- Hofstra University and Emerson graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($242 vs. $242)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/