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Overview |
Hofstra | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1203/1380 | ||
| 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 | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $266 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Hofstra | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | Ithaca College | ||
| 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 Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 5,054 students)
Hofstra vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Ithaca College?
- Hofstra University is 8.5% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at Hofstra than Ithaca College ($52,215.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hofstra University than Ithaca College ($35,036 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 7.7% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($15,934 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Hofstra University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 4.3% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($30,958 vs. $29,677)
Hofstra vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Hofstra .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Hofstra vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or Ithaca 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 Ithaca College and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Hofstra University (74% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $56,100)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,750)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($242 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/