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Overview |
Hofstra | St John's | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Queens, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,393 | 19,691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | #388 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | stjohns.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | St John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,335 | $48,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,335 | $48,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,720 | $19,926 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,687 | $28,206 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,007 | $33,773 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Hofstra | St John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,890 | 25,223 | ||
| Admitted | 16,157 | 20,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1380 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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 | St John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | St John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $61,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $268 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | St John's | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Hofstra | St John's | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | St John's | ||
| 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
- St John's University New York is larger than than Hofstra based on total student enrollment (19,691 students vs. 10,393 students)
Hofstra vs. St John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or St John's?
- Hofstra University is 12% more expensive to attend than St John's for in-state tuition ($54,335.00 vs. $48,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at Hofstra than St John's University New York ($54,335.00 vs. $48,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St John's University New York than Hofstra ($28,206 vs. $35,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hofstra University are 12.4% lower than costs at St John's University New York ($17,720 vs. $19,926)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's University New York than Hofstra University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St John's University New York students is 2.3% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($33,773 vs. $33,007)
Hofstra vs. St John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or St John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at St John's (3.5)
- St John's has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Hofstra (70.6%)
Hofstra vs. St John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or St John's? 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 St John's and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Hofstra is the same as at St John's University New York (58% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from St John's University New York earn on average $2,200 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($61,400 vs. $59,200)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than St John's graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's 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/