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BU Adelphi University Barnard Cornell Fordham St John's Georgetown Carnegie Mellon USC Northeastern SUNY Stony Brook Vassar| Hofstra University | New York University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hofstra | NYU | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 59,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #38 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | nyu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | NYU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $55,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $55,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $20,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $29,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $47,096 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 45% |
Admission |
Hofstra | NYU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 100,662 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 12,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 12.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 49.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1470/1570 | ||
| 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 | NYU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | NYU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $240 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | NYU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Hofstra | NYU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | NYU | ||
| 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
- New York University is larger than than Hofstra based on total student enrollment (59,144 students vs. 10,238 students)
Hofstra vs. NYU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or NYU?
- New York University is 6.1% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($55,384.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at NYU than Hofstra University ($55,384.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New York University than Hofstra ($29,499 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hofstra University are 18.1% lower than costs at New York University ($17,168 vs. $20,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than New York University (99% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New York University students is 52.1% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($47,096 vs. $30,958)
Hofstra vs. NYU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or NYU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NYU or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman NYU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than NYU (12.5%)
Hofstra vs. NYU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or NYU? 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 NYU and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at NYU is higher than Hofstra University (86% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from New York University earn on average $16,800 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $59,200)
- New York University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,500)
- NYU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($240 vs. $242)
- More NYU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/