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Overview |
Hofstra | Providence | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 81% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hofstra | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Hofstra | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hofstra University is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 4,473 students)
Hofstra vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Providence?
- Providence College is 9.1% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at Providence than Hofstra University ($56,980.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hofstra University than Providence ($35,036 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 3.8% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($16,540 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Providence College (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 0% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($30,971 vs. $30,958)
Hofstra vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than Providence (52.8%)
Hofstra vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or Providence? 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 Providence and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Hofstra University (85% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $8,800 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $59,200)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/