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Overview |
Hofstra | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Geneseo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 4,184 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #227 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | geneseo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $14,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $19,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $8,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 86% |
Admission |
Hofstra | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 9,069 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 6,795 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Hofstra | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $20,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $215 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Hofstra | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| 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 SUNY at Geneseo based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 4,184 students)
Hofstra vs. SUNY at Geneseo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or SUNY at Geneseo?
- Hofstra University is 638.5% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Geneseo for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 207.5% higher at Hofstra than SUNY at Geneseo ($52,215.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Geneseo than Hofstra ($19,557 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Geneseo are 21.2% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($14,166 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than SUNY at Geneseo (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 282.7% larger than aid received SUNY at Geneseo ($30,958 vs. $8,089)
Hofstra vs. SUNY at Geneseo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or SUNY at Geneseo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY at Geneseo or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at SUNY at Geneseo (3.72)
- SUNY at Geneseo has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Hofstra vs. SUNY at Geneseo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or SUNY at Geneseo? 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 Geneseo and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Geneseo is higher than Hofstra University (81% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $8,100 more per year than SUNY at Geneseo graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $51,100)
- SUNY at Geneseo students graduate with a $2,626 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($20,874 vs. $23,500)
- SUNY at Geneseo graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($215 vs. $242)
- More SUNY at Geneseo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/