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Overview |
Hofstra | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,393 | 25,865 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,335 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,335 | $26,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,720 | $17,662 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,687 | $18,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,007 | $10,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 82% |
Admission |
Hofstra | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,890 | 50,341 | ||
| Admitted | 16,157 | 24,670 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 49% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1380 | 1320/1490 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Hofstra | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $196 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Hofstra | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stony Brook University is larger than than Hofstra based on total student enrollment (25,865 students vs. 10,393 students)
Hofstra vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or SUNY Stony Brook?
- Hofstra University is 668.5% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($54,335.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.3% higher at Hofstra than Stony Brook University ($54,335.00 vs. $26,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than Hofstra ($18,601 vs. $35,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stony Brook University are 0.3% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($17,662 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Stony Brook University (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 221.5% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($33,007 vs. $10,266)
Hofstra vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or SUNY Stony Brook? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Stony Brook or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49%)
Hofstra vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or SUNY Stony Brook? 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 SUNY Stony Brook and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Stony Brook is higher than Hofstra University (67% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Stony Brook University earn on average $100 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $59,200)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($19,000 vs. $23,500)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($196 vs. $242)
- More SUNY Stony Brook graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/