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Overview |
Hofstra | Drexel | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 22,344 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #124 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $56,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $56,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $39,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $33,861 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 37,040 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 29,487 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1230/1430 | ||
| 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 | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $271 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Hofstra | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | Drexel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drexel University is larger than than Hofstra based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 10,238 students)
Hofstra vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Drexel?
- Drexel University is 8.4% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at Drexel than Hofstra University ($56,595.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hofstra University than Drexel ($35,036 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drexel University are 1.1% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($16,980 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than Hofstra University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 9.4% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($33,861 vs. $30,958)
Hofstra vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Drexel (3.67)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Hofstra vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or Drexel? 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 Drexel and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Drexel is higher than Hofstra University (68% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $18,200 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $59,200)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $2,743 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,243)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($242 vs. $271)
- More Drexel graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/