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Overview |
Hofstra | SPU | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 3,118 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #270 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | spu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | SPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $36,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $36,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $14,409 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $26,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $25,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Hofstra | SPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 3,895 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 90.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1080/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 11, 2025 |
Academics |
Hofstra | SPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | SPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $25,603 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $264 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | SPU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Hofstra | SPU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | SPU | ||
| 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 SPU based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 3,118 students)
Hofstra vs. SPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or SPU?
- Hofstra University is 43% more expensive to attend than SPU for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43% higher at Hofstra than Seattle Pacific University ($52,215.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle Pacific University than Hofstra ($26,549 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle Pacific University are 19.1% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($14,409 vs. $17,168)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University as Seattle Pacific University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 22.1% larger than aid received Seattle Pacific University ($30,958 vs. $25,359)
Hofstra vs. SPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or SPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SPU or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at SPU (3.53)
- SPU has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Hofstra vs. SPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or SPU? 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 SPU and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at SPU is higher than Hofstra University (74% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $8,800 more per year than SPU graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $50,400)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $2,103 lower median federal student loan debt than SPU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,603)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than SPU graduates. ($242 vs. $264)
- More SPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/