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Adelphi University St John's Furman SUNY Stony Brook Wofford College Seton Hall University JMU Long Island University-C W Post Campus CofC Davidson UofSC Clemson| Hofstra University | Elon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hofstra | Elon | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Elon, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 7,123 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #116 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | elon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Elon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $41,734 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $41,734 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $13,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $41,527 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $13,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 68% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Elon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 17,551 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 13,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1170/1360 | ||
| 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 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Hofstra | Elon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Elon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $240 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | Elon | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Hofstra | Elon | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | Elon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Elon based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 7,123 students)
Hofstra vs. Elon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Elon?
- Hofstra University is 25.1% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.1% higher at Hofstra than Elon University ($52,215.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hofstra University than Elon ($35,036 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 23.6% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($13,886 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Elon University (99% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 123% larger than aid received Elon University ($30,958 vs. $13,880)
Hofstra vs. Elon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Elon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elon or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Hofstra vs. Elon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or Elon? 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 Elon and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Hofstra University (82% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Elon graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $56,200)
- Elon University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,500)
- Elon graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($240 vs. $242)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/