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Overview |
Hofstra | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Fredonia, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,393 | 3,220 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | #423 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | fredonia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,335 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,335 | $17,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,720 | $14,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,687 | $15,830 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,007 | $9,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Hofstra | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,890 | 5,941 | ||
| Admitted | 16,157 | 4,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1380 | 1060/1290 | ||
| 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 | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $258 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Hofstra | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| 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
- Hofstra University is larger than than SUNY at Fredonia based on total student enrollment (10,393 students vs. 3,220 students)
Hofstra vs. SUNY at Fredonia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or SUNY at Fredonia?
- Hofstra University is 668.5% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Fredonia for in-state tuition ($54,335.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 210.7% higher at Hofstra than SUNY at Fredonia ($54,335.00 vs. $17,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Fredonia than Hofstra ($15,830 vs. $35,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Fredonia are 19.5% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($14,830 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than SUNY at Fredonia (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 251% larger than aid received SUNY at Fredonia ($33,007 vs. $9,404)
Hofstra vs. SUNY at Fredonia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or SUNY at Fredonia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY at Fredonia or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at SUNY at Fredonia (3.3)
- SUNY at Fredonia has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Hofstra (70.6%)
Hofstra vs. SUNY at Fredonia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or SUNY at Fredonia? 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 at Fredonia and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Fredonia is higher than Hofstra University (63% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $16,900 more per year than SUNY at Fredonia graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $42,300)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY at Fredonia graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY at Fredonia graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY at Fredonia students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/