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Overview |
Hofstra | ONU | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Ada, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,393 | 3,042 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | #231 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | onu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | ONU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,335 | $36,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,335 | $36,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,720 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,687 | $26,396 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,007 | $26,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Hofstra | ONU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,890 | 4,537 | ||
| Admitted | 16,157 | 3,328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1380 | 1173/1376 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Hofstra | ONU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | ONU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $71,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | ONU | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Hofstra | ONU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | ONU | ||
| 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 ONU based on total student enrollment (10,393 students vs. 3,042 students)
Hofstra vs. ONU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or ONU?
- Hofstra University is 48.9% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($54,335.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.9% higher at Hofstra than Ohio Northern University ($54,335.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Northern University than Hofstra ($26,396 vs. $35,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Northern University are 34.2% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($13,200 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Ohio Northern University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 26.4% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($33,007 vs. $26,120)
Hofstra vs. ONU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or ONU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ONU or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- ONU has a higher acceptance rate (73.4%) than Hofstra (70.6%)
Hofstra vs. ONU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or ONU? 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 ONU and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at ONU is higher than Hofstra University (65% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $12,000 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $59,200)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More ONU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/