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JMU VCU Adelphi University Virginia Tech CNU St John's Old Dominion SUNY Stony Brook UVA UMBC Seton Hall University Long Island University-C W Post Campus| Hofstra University | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hofstra | Mason | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,393 | 39,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | #239 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,335 | $10,095 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,335 | $35,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,720 | $15,151 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,687 | $18,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,007 | $11,311 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 72% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,890 | 22,579 | ||
| Admitted | 16,157 | 20,057 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1380 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hofstra | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $204 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Hofstra | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Hofstra based on total student enrollment (39,527 students vs. 10,393 students)
Hofstra vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Mason?
- Hofstra University is 438.2% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($54,335.00 vs. $10,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.3% higher at Hofstra than George Mason University ($54,335.00 vs. $35,677.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Hofstra ($18,900 vs. $35,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 17% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($15,151 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than George Mason University (99% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 191.8% larger than aid received George Mason University ($33,007 vs. $11,311)
Hofstra vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Hofstra (70.6%)
Hofstra vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or Mason? 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 Mason and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than Hofstra University (64% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $59,200)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($19,750 vs. $23,500)
- Mason graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($204 vs. $242)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/