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Overview |
Hofstra | EMU | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,393 | 1,292 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | #1047 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,335 | $41,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,335 | $41,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,720 | $12,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,687 | $24,710 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,007 | $30,242 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Hofstra | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,890 | 1,179 | ||
| Admitted | 16,157 | 1,176 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 99.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1380 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Hofstra | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $242 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Hofstra | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | EMU | ||
| 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
- Hofstra University is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (10,393 students vs. 1,292 students)
Hofstra vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or EMU?
- Hofstra University is 31.2% more expensive to attend than EMU for in-state tuition ($54,335.00 vs. $41,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.2% higher at Hofstra than Eastern Mennonite University ($54,335.00 vs. $41,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Mennonite University than Hofstra ($24,710 vs. $35,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 40.4% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($12,620 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Eastern Mennonite University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 9.1% larger than aid received Eastern Mennonite University ($33,007 vs. $30,242)
Hofstra vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at EMU (3.7)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than Hofstra (70.6%)
Hofstra vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or EMU? 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 EMU and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at EMU is higher than Hofstra University (66% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $15,300 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $43,900)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $50 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($23,450 vs. $23,500)
- Eastern Mennonite University and Hofstra graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($242 vs. $242)
- More EMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/