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Overview |
Hofstra | RIT | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 16,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #172 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | rit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | RIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $53,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $53,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $39,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $29,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Hofstra | RIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 23,976 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 16,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 67.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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 | RIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | RIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $64,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $289 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | RIT | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Hofstra | RIT | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | RIT | ||
| 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
- Rochester Institute of Technology is larger than than Hofstra based on total student enrollment (16,615 students vs. 10,238 students)
Hofstra vs. RIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or RIT ?
- Rochester Institute of Technology is 2.9% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($53,720.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at RIT than Hofstra University ($53,720.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hofstra University than RIT ($35,036 vs. $39,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester Institute of Technology are 14.6% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($14,978 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Rochester Institute of Technology (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 6.3% larger than aid received Rochester Institute of Technology ($30,958 vs. $29,122)
Hofstra vs. RIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or RIT ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIT or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at RIT (3.7)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than RIT (67.2%)
Hofstra vs. RIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or RIT ? 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 RIT and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at RIT is higher than Hofstra University (64% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology earn on average $5,700 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($64,900 vs. $59,200)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($23,500 vs. $28,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($242 vs. $289)
- More RIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/