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Overview |
Hofstra | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Brookville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,393 | 16,322 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | #477 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | liu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,335 | $39,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,335 | $39,458 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,720 | $17,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,687 | $22,620 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,007 | $29,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,890 | 12,398 | ||
| Admitted | 16,157 | 11,130 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 89.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1380 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $263 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 13% |
Students |
Hofstra | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
| 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
- Long Island University C W Post Campus is larger than than Hofstra based on total student enrollment (16,322 students vs. 10,393 students)
Hofstra vs. Long Island University-C W Post Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Long Island University-C W Post Campus?
- Hofstra University is 37.7% more expensive to attend than Long Island University-C W Post Campus for in-state tuition ($54,335.00 vs. $39,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.7% higher at Hofstra than Long Island University C W Post Campus ($54,335.00 vs. $39,458.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Long Island University C W Post Campus than Hofstra ($22,620 vs. $35,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Long Island University C W Post Campus are 2.1% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($17,354 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Long Island University C W Post Campus (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 11% larger than aid received Long Island University C W Post Campus ($33,007 vs. $29,747)
Hofstra vs. Long Island University-C W Post Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Long Island University-C W Post Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Long Island University-C W Post Campus or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Long Island University-C W Post Campus (3.36)
- Long Island University-C W Post Campus has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Hofstra (70.6%)
Hofstra vs. Long Island University-C W Post Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or Long Island University-C W Post Campus? 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 Long Island University-C W Post Campus and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Hofstra is higher than Long Island University C W Post Campus (58% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $54,600)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,500)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates. ($242 vs. $263)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Long Island University-C W Post Campus students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/