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Overview |
Hofstra | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 2,077 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #657 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $14,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $21,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 66% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 5,605 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 5,453 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $277 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Hofstra | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | Penn State Berks | ||
| 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 Penn State Berks based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 2,077 students)
Hofstra vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Penn State Berks?
- Hofstra University is 239.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State Berks for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102% higher at Hofstra than Penn State Berks ($52,215.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Berks than Hofstra ($21,728 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Berks are 19.8% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($14,334 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Penn State Berks (99% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 263% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($30,958 vs. $8,528)
Hofstra vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Penn State Berks (3.39)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Hofstra vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or Penn State Berks? 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 Penn State Berks and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Hofstra is higher than Penn State Berks (58% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Penn State Berks graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $55,300)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $3,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Berks graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,818)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Berks graduates. ($242 vs. $277)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Berks students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/