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Overview |
Hofstra | Gonzaga | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 7,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #157 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | gonzaga.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Gonzaga | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $49,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $13,794 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $38,727 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $27,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Gonzaga | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 9,887 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 6,895 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1210/1410 | ||
| 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 | Gonzaga | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Gonzaga | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $61,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,394 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $272 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | Gonzaga | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Hofstra | Gonzaga | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | Gonzaga | ||
| 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 Gonzaga based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 7,253 students)
Hofstra vs. Gonzaga Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Gonzaga?
- Hofstra University is 4.8% more expensive to attend than Gonzaga for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at Hofstra than Gonzaga University ($52,215.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hofstra University than Gonzaga ($35,036 vs. $38,727)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gonzaga University are 24.5% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($13,794 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gonzaga University than Hofstra University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 12.2% larger than aid received Gonzaga University ($30,958 vs. $27,601)
Hofstra vs. Gonzaga Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Gonzaga? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gonzaga or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Gonzaga (3.67)
- Gonzaga has a higher acceptance rate (69.7%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Hofstra vs. Gonzaga Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or Gonzaga? 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 Gonzaga and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Gonzaga is higher than Hofstra University (83% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Gonzaga University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($61,600 vs. $59,200)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $2,894 lower median federal student loan debt than Gonzaga graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,394)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Gonzaga graduates. ($242 vs. $272)
- More Gonzaga 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/