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UW-Seattle Adelphi University Gonzaga SPU University of Portland St John's SUNY Stony Brook Seton Hall University UWT Long Island University-C W Post Campus UWB Fordham| Hofstra University | Seattle University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hofstra | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,393 | 7,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | #129 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,335 | $53,235 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,335 | $53,235 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,720 | $14,748 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,687 | $37,103 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,007 | $31,727 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,890 | 8,976 | ||
| Admitted | 16,157 | 6,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1380 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hofstra | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $253 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Hofstra | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | Seattle U | ||
| 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 Seattle U based on total student enrollment (10,393 students vs. 7,182 students)
Hofstra vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Seattle U?
- Hofstra University is 2.1% more expensive to attend than Seattle U for in-state tuition ($54,335.00 vs. $53,235.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Hofstra than Seattle University ($54,335.00 vs. $53,235.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hofstra University than Seattle U ($35,687 vs. $37,103)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle University are 20.2% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($14,748 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle University than Hofstra University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 4% larger than aid received Seattle University ($33,007 vs. $31,727)
Hofstra vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Seattle U (3.62)
- Seattle U has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Hofstra (70.6%)
Hofstra vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or Seattle U? 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 Seattle U and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Seattle U is higher than Hofstra University (71% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Seattle University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($60,400 vs. $59,200)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Seattle U graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,500)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Seattle U graduates. ($242 vs. $253)
- More Seattle U 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/