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Overview |
Hofstra | Penn State Hazleton | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Hazleton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Penn State Hazleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $18,724 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $11,106 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Penn State Hazleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 585 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 89.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1020/1280 | ||
| 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 Hazleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Penn State Hazleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 52% | ||
| 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 Hazleton | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Hofstra | Penn State Hazleton | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | Penn State Hazleton | ||
| 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 Hazleton based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 473 students)
Hofstra vs. Penn State Hazleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Penn State Hazleton?
- Hofstra University is 257.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State Hazleton for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.7% higher at Hofstra than Penn State Hazleton ($52,215.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Hazleton than Hofstra ($18,724 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Hazleton are 40.1% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($12,254 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Penn State Hazleton (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 178.8% larger than aid received Penn State Hazleton ($30,958 vs. $11,106)
Hofstra vs. Penn State Hazleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Penn State Hazleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Hazleton or Hofstra .
- Penn State Hazleton has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Hofstra vs. Penn State Hazleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or Penn State Hazleton? 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 Hazleton and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Hofstra is higher than Penn State Hazleton (58% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Penn State Hazleton 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 Hazleton graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,818)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Hazleton graduates. ($242 vs. $277)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Hazleton 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/