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Overview |
Hofstra | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #65 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $58,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $58,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $17,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $37,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 10,500 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 3,531 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 33.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1330/1480 | ||
| 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 | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $268 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Hofstra | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | Lafayette 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 Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 2,729 students)
Hofstra vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Lafayette College?
- Lafayette College is 11.3% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($58,110.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.3% higher at Lafayette College than Hofstra University ($58,110.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hofstra University than Lafayette College ($35,036 vs. $37,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hofstra University are 1% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($17,168 vs. $17,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Lafayette College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 23.9% larger than aid received Lafayette College ($30,958 vs. $24,981)
Hofstra vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than Lafayette College (33.6%)
Hofstra vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or Lafayette 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 Lafayette College and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Hofstra University (88% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $21,800 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $59,200)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lafayette College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Lafayette College graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/