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Overview |
Hofstra | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,393 | 6,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | #609 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,335 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,335 | $17,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,720 | $16,716 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,687 | $13,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,007 | $8,921 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,890 | 15,943 | ||
| Admitted | 16,157 | 12,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 75.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1210/1380 | 960/1190 | ||
| 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 | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $221 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Hofstra | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | Buffalo State College | ||
| 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 Buffalo State College based on total student enrollment (10,393 students vs. 6,470 students)
Hofstra vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Buffalo State College?
- Hofstra University is 668.5% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($54,335.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 210.7% higher at Hofstra than SUNY College at Buffalo ($54,335.00 vs. $17,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Hofstra ($13,735 vs. $35,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Buffalo are 6% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($16,716 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than SUNY College at Buffalo (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 270% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($33,007 vs. $8,921)
Hofstra vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Buffalo State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Buffalo State College or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.9 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (75.9%) than Hofstra (70.6%)
Hofstra vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or Buffalo State 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 Buffalo State College and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Hofstra is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (58% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $18,500 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $2,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($21,409 vs. $23,500)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($221 vs. $242)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/