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Overview |
Hofstra | Messiah College | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Grantham, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,393 | 3,344 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | #362 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | messiah.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Messiah College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,335 | $39,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,335 | $39,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,720 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,687 | $29,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,007 | $24,223 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Messiah College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,890 | 2,375 | ||
| Admitted | 16,157 | 1,864 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1380 | 1100/1340 | ||
| 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 | Messiah College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Messiah College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $268 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | Messiah College | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Hofstra | Messiah College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | Messiah College | ||
| 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 Messiah College based on total student enrollment (10,393 students vs. 3,344 students)
Hofstra vs. Messiah College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Messiah College?
- Hofstra University is 36.9% more expensive to attend than Messiah College for in-state tuition ($54,335.00 vs. $39,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.9% higher at Hofstra than Messiah College ($54,335.00 vs. $39,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Messiah College than Hofstra ($29,882 vs. $35,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Messiah College are 48.8% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($11,910 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Messiah College than Hofstra University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 36.3% larger than aid received Messiah College ($33,007 vs. $24,223)
Hofstra vs. Messiah College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Messiah College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Messiah College or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Messiah College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Messiah College has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Hofstra (70.6%)
Hofstra vs. Messiah College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or Messiah 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 Messiah College and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Messiah College is higher than Hofstra University (74% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Messiah College graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $48,600)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $2,489 lower median federal student loan debt than Messiah College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,989)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Messiah College graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More Messiah College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/