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Overview |
Hofstra | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,393 | 2,836 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | #304 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,335 | $47,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,335 | $47,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,720 | $17,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,687 | $37,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,007 | $29,790 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,890 | 5,697 | ||
| Admitted | 16,157 | 3,983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1380 | 1160/1295 | ||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Hofstra | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | Salve Regina University | ||
| 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 Salve Regina University based on total student enrollment (10,393 students vs. 2,836 students)
Hofstra vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Salve Regina University?
- Hofstra University is 15.2% more expensive to attend than Salve Regina University for in-state tuition ($54,335.00 vs. $47,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.2% higher at Hofstra than Salve Regina University ($54,335.00 vs. $47,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hofstra University than Salve Regina University ($35,687 vs. $37,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salve Regina University are 1.3% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($17,500 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University than Hofstra University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 10.8% larger than aid received Salve Regina University ($33,007 vs. $29,790)
Hofstra vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Salve Regina University (3.52)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than Salve Regina University (69.9%)
Hofstra vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or Salve Regina University? 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 Salve Regina University and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Hofstra University (73% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Salve Regina University graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $54,300)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/