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Overview |
Hofstra | MMC | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 1,608 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #461 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | mmm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | MMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $36,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $36,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $19,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $39,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $22,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Hofstra | MMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 7,636 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 5,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 7.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1080/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hofstra | MMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | MMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $242 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | MMC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 82% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Hofstra | MMC | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | MMC | ||
| 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 MMC based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 1,608 students)
Hofstra vs. MMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or MMC?
- Hofstra University is 41.4% more expensive to attend than MMC for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $36,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.4% higher at Hofstra than Marymount Manhattan College ($52,215.00 vs. $36,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hofstra University than MMC ($35,036 vs. $39,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hofstra University are 14.8% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($17,168 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College than Hofstra University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 38.1% larger than aid received Marymount Manhattan College ($30,958 vs. $22,418)
Hofstra vs. MMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or MMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MMC or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at MMC (3.45)
- MMC has a higher acceptance rate (72.1%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Hofstra vs. MMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or MMC? 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 MMC and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Hofstra is higher than Marymount Manhattan College (58% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $14,400 more per year than MMC graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $44,800)
- Marymount Manhattan College and Hofstra graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($23,500 vs. $23,500)
- Marymount Manhattan College and Hofstra graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($242 vs. $242)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MMC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/