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Overview |
Hofstra | Nazareth College | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 2,522 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #241 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | naz.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Nazareth College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $37,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $37,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $15,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $31,620 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $22,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Nazareth College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 3,911 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 3,283 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hofstra | Nazareth College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Nazareth College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,501 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $274 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | Nazareth College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Hofstra | Nazareth College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | Nazareth 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 Nazareth College based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 2,522 students)
Hofstra vs. Nazareth College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Nazareth College?
- Hofstra University is 39.9% more expensive to attend than Nazareth College for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $37,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.9% higher at Hofstra than Nazareth College ($52,215.00 vs. $37,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nazareth College than Hofstra ($31,620 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nazareth College are 13% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($15,190 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Nazareth College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 36.8% larger than aid received Nazareth College ($30,958 vs. $22,625)
Hofstra vs. Nazareth College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Nazareth College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nazareth College or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Nazareth College (3.6)
- Nazareth College has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Hofstra vs. Nazareth College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or Nazareth 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 Nazareth College and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Nazareth College is higher than Hofstra University (74% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $14,300 more per year than Nazareth College graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $44,900)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $3,001 lower median federal student loan debt than Nazareth College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,501)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Nazareth College graduates. ($242 vs. $274)
- More Nazareth College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/