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Overview |
Hofstra | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,393 | 3,892 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | #73 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,335 | $64,418 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,335 | $64,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,720 | $16,118 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,687 | $38,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,007 | $41,211 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 56% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,890 | 11,010 | ||
| Admitted | 16,157 | 3,524 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 32% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1380 | 1300/1450 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Hofstra | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Hofstra | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | Bucknell | ||
| 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 Bucknell based on total student enrollment (10,393 students vs. 3,892 students)
Hofstra vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 18.6% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($64,418.00 vs. $54,335.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.6% higher at Bucknell than Hofstra University ($64,418.00 vs. $54,335.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hofstra University than Bucknell ($35,687 vs. $38,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 9.9% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($16,118 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Bucknell University (99% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 24.9% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($41,211 vs. $33,007)
Hofstra vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than Bucknell (32%)
Hofstra vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or Bucknell? 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 Bucknell and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Hofstra University (91% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $17,100 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $59,200)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell 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/