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Overview |
Goucher College | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #246 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,020 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,020 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,945 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,187 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Goucher College | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,946 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 2,364 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1328 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Goucher College | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $242 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Goucher College | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | 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 Goucher College based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 1,727 students)
Goucher College vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 6.5% more expensive to attend than Goucher College for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $49,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at Hofstra than Goucher College ($52,215.00 vs. $49,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goucher College than Hofstra ($30,945 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goucher College are 2.3% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($16,780 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College than Hofstra University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 13.7% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($35,187 vs. $30,958)
Goucher College vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Goucher College has a higher acceptance rate (80.2%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Goucher College vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College 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 Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at Goucher College is higher than Hofstra University (70% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Goucher College graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $52,200)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Goucher College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Goucher College graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More Goucher College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/