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Overview |
Hofstra | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,393 | 16,880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,335 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,335 | $25,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,720 | $16,182 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,687 | $19,165 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,007 | $9,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Hofstra | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,890 | 30,740 | ||
| Admitted | 16,157 | 21,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1380 | 1120/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Hofstra | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $217 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Hofstra | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| 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
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than Hofstra based on total student enrollment (16,880 students vs. 10,393 students)
Hofstra vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or University at Albany- SUNY?
- Hofstra University is 668.5% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($54,335.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.7% higher at Hofstra than SUNY at Albany ($54,335.00 vs. $25,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than Hofstra ($19,165 vs. $35,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Albany are 9.5% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($16,182 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than SUNY at Albany (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 238.6% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($33,007 vs. $9,747)
Hofstra vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than University at Albany- SUNY (69.9%)
Hofstra vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 University at Albany- SUNY and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at University at Albany- SUNY is higher than Hofstra University (64% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $3,400 more per year than University at Albany- SUNY graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $55,800)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $2,435 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($21,065 vs. $23,500)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($217 vs. $242)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University at Albany- SUNY students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/