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Overview |
Hofstra | Saint Joseph's College-New York | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 4,348 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #300 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | sjcny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Saint Joseph's College-New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $31,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $31,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $8,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $18,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $20,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Saint Joseph's College-New York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 4,306 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 3,303 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1093/1306 | ||
| 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 | Saint Joseph's College-New York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Saint Joseph's College-New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $222 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | Saint Joseph's College-New York | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 11% |
Students |
Hofstra | Saint Joseph's College-New York | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | Saint Joseph's College-New York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hofstra University is larger than than Saint Joseph's College-New York based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 4,348 students)
Hofstra vs. Saint Joseph's College-New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Saint Joseph's College-New York?
- Hofstra University is 64.4% more expensive to attend than Saint Joseph's College-New York for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $31,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.4% higher at Hofstra than Saint Joseph's College New York ($52,215.00 vs. $31,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Joseph's College New York than Hofstra ($18,001 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's College New York are 102% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($8,500 vs. $17,168)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University as Saint Joseph's College New York (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 52.6% larger than aid received Saint Joseph's College New York ($30,958 vs. $20,286)
Hofstra vs. Saint Joseph's College-New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Saint Joseph's College-New York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's College-New York or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Saint Joseph's College-New York (3.2)
- Saint Joseph's College-New York has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Hofstra vs. Saint Joseph's College-New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or Saint Joseph's College-New York? 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 Saint Joseph's College-New York and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's College-New York is higher than Hofstra University (65% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Saint Joseph's College-New York graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $54,600)
- Saint Joseph's College New York students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,500)
- Saint Joseph's College-New York graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($222 vs. $242)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Joseph's College-New York students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/