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Overview |
Hofstra | Lehigh | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,393 | 7,590 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | #58 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,335 | $61,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,335 | $61,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,720 | $16,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,687 | $33,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,007 | $43,644 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 59% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,890 | 18,415 | ||
| Admitted | 16,157 | 5,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 29.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1380 | 1350/1490 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Hofstra | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $250 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Hofstra | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | Lehigh | ||
| 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
- Hofstra University is larger than than Lehigh based on total student enrollment (10,393 students vs. 7,590 students)
Hofstra vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Lehigh?
- Lehigh University is 12.6% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($61,180.00 vs. $54,335.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at Lehigh than Hofstra University ($61,180.00 vs. $54,335.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lehigh University than Hofstra ($33,289 vs. $35,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lehigh University are 7.6% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($16,470 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Lehigh University (99% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is 32.2% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($43,644 vs. $33,007)
Hofstra vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Lehigh students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than Lehigh (29.3%)
Hofstra vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or Lehigh? 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 Lehigh and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than Hofstra University (87% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $30,000 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $59,200)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $756 lower median federal student loan debt than Lehigh graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,256)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Lehigh graduates. ($242 vs. $250)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/