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Overview |
Hofstra | Purchase College | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Purchase, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 3,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #319 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | purchase.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Purchase College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $14,948 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $19,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $10,312 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 73% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Purchase College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 5,747 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 4,292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 29/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1190/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hofstra | Purchase College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Purchase College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $232 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | Purchase College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Hofstra | Purchase College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | Purchase College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hofstra University is larger than than Purchase College based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 3,182 students)
Hofstra vs. Purchase College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Purchase College?
- Hofstra University is 638.5% more expensive to attend than Purchase College for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 207.5% higher at Hofstra than SUNY at Purchase College ($52,215.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Purchase College than Hofstra ($19,434 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Purchase College are 14.9% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($14,948 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than SUNY at Purchase College (99% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 200.2% larger than aid received SUNY at Purchase College ($30,958 vs. $10,312)
Hofstra vs. Purchase College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Purchase College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purchase College or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Purchase College (3.37)
- Purchase College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Hofstra vs. Purchase College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or Purchase College? 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 Purchase College and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Hofstra is higher than SUNY at Purchase College (58% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $19,000 more per year than Purchase College graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $40,200)
- SUNY at Purchase College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,500)
- Purchase College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($232 vs. $242)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purchase College 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/