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Overview |
Harvard | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,386 | 10,393 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #4 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harvard.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harvard | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,269 | $54,335 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,269 | $54,335 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,374 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,900 | $35,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $64,942 | $33,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 99% |
Admission |
Harvard | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,937 | 22,890 | ||
| Admitted | 1,965 | 16,157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 3.5% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 83.7% | 9.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/36 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 1210/1380 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Harvard | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harvard | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 97% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $136,700 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $242 |
Diversity |
Harvard | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Harvard | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Harvard | Hofstra | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harvard University is larger than than Hofstra based on total student enrollment (30,386 students vs. 10,393 students)
Harvard vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harvard or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 0.1% more expensive to attend than Harvard for in-state tuition ($54,335.00 vs. $54,269.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at Hofstra than Harvard University ($54,335.00 vs. $54,269.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harvard University than Hofstra ($17,900 vs. $35,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hofstra University are 15% lower than costs at Harvard University ($17,720 vs. $20,374)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Harvard University (99% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harvard University students is 96.8% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($64,942 vs. $33,007)
Harvard vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harvard or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Harvard .
- Accepted freshman Harvard students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than Harvard (3.5%)
Harvard vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harvard 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 Harvard.
- The graduation rate at Harvard is higher than Hofstra University (97% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Harvard University earn on average $77,500 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($136,700 vs. $59,200)
- Harvard University students graduate with a $17,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($6,500 vs. $23,500)
- Harvard graduates are paying $175 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($67 vs. $242)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harvard students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/