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Overview |
Fordham | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,556 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,920 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,920 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,060 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,943 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,129 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Fordham | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 47,203 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 25,550 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1480 | 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fordham | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $242 |
Diversity |
Fordham | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Fordham | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | 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
- Fordham University is larger than than Hofstra based on total student enrollment (16,556 students vs. 10,238 students)
Fordham vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or Hofstra?
- Fordham University is 9% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($56,920.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Fordham than Hofstra University ($56,920.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hofstra University than Fordham ($35,036 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hofstra University are 22.7% lower than costs at Fordham University ($17,168 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Fordham University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fordham University students is 7% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($33,129 vs. $30,958)
Fordham vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Fordham .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Fordham (3.67)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than Fordham (54.1%)
Fordham vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham 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 Fordham.
- The graduation rate at Fordham is higher than Hofstra University (78% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Fordham University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($64,200 vs. $59,200)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More Fordham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/