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Overview |
Hofstra | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Bryn Mawr, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 1,742 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #81 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | brynmawr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $58,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $58,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $18,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $39,072 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $36,618 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 73% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 3,594 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 1,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 30.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1280/1495 | ||
| 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 |
Hofstra | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $61,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $268 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 23% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Hofstra | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | Bryn Mawr | ||
| 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
- Hofstra University is larger than than Bryn Mawr based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 1,742 students)
Hofstra vs. Bryn Mawr Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Bryn Mawr?
- Bryn Mawr College is 11.1% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($58,000.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at Bryn Mawr than Hofstra University ($58,000.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hofstra University than Bryn Mawr ($35,036 vs. $39,072)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hofstra University are 5.1% lower than costs at Bryn Mawr College ($17,168 vs. $18,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Bryn Mawr College (99% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryn Mawr College students is 18.3% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($36,618 vs. $30,958)
Hofstra vs. Bryn Mawr Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Bryn Mawr? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryn Mawr or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Bryn Mawr students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than Bryn Mawr (30.7%)
Hofstra vs. Bryn Mawr Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or Bryn Mawr? 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 Bryn Mawr and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Bryn Mawr is higher than Hofstra University (87% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Bryn Mawr College earn on average $2,300 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($61,500 vs. $59,200)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More Bryn Mawr graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/