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Overview |
Hofstra | Pacific | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #354 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1010/1350 | ||
| 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 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Hofstra | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $270 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 12% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Hofstra | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | Pacific | ||
| 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 Pacific based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 3,559 students)
Hofstra vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Pacific?
- Hofstra University is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Pacific for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $50,884.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Hofstra than Pacific University ($52,215.00 vs. $50,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific University than Hofstra ($33,472 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific University are 19.2% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($14,408 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Pacific University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 7.7% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($33,340 vs. $30,958)
Hofstra vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Pacific (3.73)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Hofstra vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or Pacific? 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 Pacific and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Pacific is higher than Hofstra University (61% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $12,400 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $46,800)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $2,656 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,156)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($242 vs. $270)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/