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Overview |
Hofstra | LeTourneau University | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Longview, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #373 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | letu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | LeTourneau University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $33,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $33,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $10,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $26,974 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $20,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Hofstra | LeTourneau University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 3,000 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 1,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 48.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1120/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Hofstra | LeTourneau University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | LeTourneau University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,084 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $280 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | LeTourneau University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Hofstra | LeTourneau University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | LeTourneau University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hofstra University is larger than than LeTourneau University based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 3,536 students)
Hofstra vs. LeTourneau University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or LeTourneau University?
- Hofstra University is 55.1% more expensive to attend than LeTourneau University for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $33,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.1% higher at Hofstra than LeTourneau University ($52,215.00 vs. $33,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at LeTourneau University than Hofstra ($26,974 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at LeTourneau University are 65.6% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($10,370 vs. $17,168)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University as LeTourneau University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 51.7% larger than aid received LeTourneau University ($30,958 vs. $20,412)
Hofstra vs. LeTourneau University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or LeTourneau University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LeTourneau University or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at LeTourneau University (3.66)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than LeTourneau University (48.8%)
Hofstra vs. LeTourneau University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or LeTourneau University? 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 LeTourneau University and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Hofstra is higher than LeTourneau University (58% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $3,100 more per year than LeTourneau University graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $56,100)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $3,584 lower median federal student loan debt than LeTourneau University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,084)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than LeTourneau University graduates. ($242 vs. $280)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LeTourneau University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/