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Overview |
George Washington | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 99% |
Admission |
George Washington | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $242 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
George Washington | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 32% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | 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
- George Washington University is larger than than Hofstra based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 10,238 students)
George Washington vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Hofstra?
- George Washington University is 19% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19% higher at George Washington than Hofstra University ($62,110.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hofstra University than George Washington ($35,036 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 9.2% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($15,720 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than George Washington University (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 13.9% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($35,257 vs. $30,958)
George Washington vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or George Washington .
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington 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 George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Hofstra University (81% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $21,300 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $59,200)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $1,462 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,962)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/