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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,350 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,350 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,259 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,331 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,082 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 1,607 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Hofstra?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 15.6% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Hofstra University ($60,350.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Hofstra ($34,259 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hobart William Smith Colleges are 1.5% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($16,910 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Hobart William Smith Colleges (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 43.2% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($44,331 vs. $30,958)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (68.4%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than Hofstra University (75% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $1,000 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $59,200)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/