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Adelphi University Harvard Dartmouth Princeton St John's Yale Cornell SUNY Stony Brook Amherst Johns Hopkins Penn Tufts| Hofstra University | Brown University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hofstra | Brown | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 11,189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #11 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | brown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Brown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $62,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $62,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $15,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $26,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $55,847 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 46% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Brown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 50,649 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 2,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 5.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 67% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 34/36 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1490/1580 | ||
| 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 |
Hofstra | Brown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Brown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $87,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $155 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | Brown | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Hofstra | Brown | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 3% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | Brown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brown University is larger than than Hofstra based on total student enrollment (11,189 students vs. 10,238 students)
Hofstra vs. Brown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Brown?
- Brown University is 20% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($62,680.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at Brown than Hofstra University ($62,680.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brown University than Hofstra ($26,723 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brown University are 8.4% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($15,840 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Brown University (99% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brown University students is 80.4% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($55,847 vs. $30,958)
Hofstra vs. Brown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Brown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brown or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Brown students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than Brown (5.1%)
Hofstra vs. Brown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or Brown? 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 Brown and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Brown is higher than Hofstra University (95% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Brown University earn on average $28,400 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($87,600 vs. $59,200)
- Brown University students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,500)
- Brown graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($155 vs. $242)
- More Brown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/