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Overview |
Hofstra | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1350/1440 | ||
| 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 | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $227 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Hofstra | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | Gettysburg College | ||
| 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 Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 2,854 students)
Hofstra vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 18.3% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.3% higher at Gettysburg College than Hofstra University ($61,760.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gettysburg College than Hofstra ($33,882 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 15% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($14,930 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Gettysburg College (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 39.7% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($43,239 vs. $30,958)
Hofstra vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Hofstra .
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Hofstra vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or Gettysburg College? 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 Gettysburg College and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Hofstra University (85% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $59,200)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,500)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($227 vs. $242)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/