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Overview |
Hofstra | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,393 | 4,651 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | #595 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,335 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,335 | $26,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,720 | $15,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,687 | $22,406 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,007 | $8,421 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 54% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,890 | 10,296 | ||
| Admitted | 16,157 | 9,924 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1380 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 63% | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Hofstra | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hofstra University is larger than than Penn State Harrisburg based on total student enrollment (10,393 students vs. 4,651 students)
Hofstra vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Hofstra University is 253.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State Harrisburg for in-state tuition ($54,335.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.1% higher at Hofstra than Penn State Harrisburg ($54,335.00 vs. $26,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Harrisburg than Hofstra ($22,406 vs. $35,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Harrisburg are 11.7% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($15,870 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Penn State Harrisburg (99% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 292% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($33,007 vs. $8,421)
Hofstra vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (3.48)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Hofstra (70.6%)
Hofstra vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Harrisburg is higher than Hofstra University (63% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,818)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($242 vs. $277)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Harrisburg 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/