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Overview |
Florida Southern | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,281 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,700 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,700 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,324 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,730 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,120 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 6,295 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida Southern | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $242 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Florida Southern | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | 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 Florida Southern based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 3,281 students)
Florida Southern vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 31.5% more expensive to attend than Florida Southern for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $39,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.5% higher at Hofstra than Florida Southern College ($52,215.00 vs. $39,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Southern College than Hofstra ($27,324 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Southern College are 38.5% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($12,400 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College than Hofstra University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 11.6% larger than aid received Florida Southern College ($30,958 vs. $27,730)
Florida Southern vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Florida Southern .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Florida Southern (3.73)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than Florida Southern (56.6%)
Florida Southern vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern 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 Florida Southern.
- The graduation rate at Hofstra is higher than Florida Southern College (58% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $16,500 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $42,700)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Southern graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Southern graduates. ($242 vs. $248)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Southern students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/