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Overview |
Hofstra | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Old Westbury, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 4,270 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #749 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | oldwestbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $11,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $12,329 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $10,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
Hofstra | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 3,825 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 3,523 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 92.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1010/1206 | ||
| 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 College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $16,246 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $167 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Hofstra | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| 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 SUNY College at Old Westbury based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 4,270 students)
Hofstra vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or SUNY College at Old Westbury?
- Hofstra University is 638.5% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Old Westbury for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 207.5% higher at Hofstra than SUNY College at Old Westbury ($52,215.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Old Westbury than Hofstra ($12,329 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Old Westbury are 48.9% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($11,530 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than SUNY College at Old Westbury (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 187.5% larger than aid received SUNY College at Old Westbury ($30,958 vs. $10,768)
Hofstra vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or SUNY College at Old Westbury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College at Old Westbury or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at SUNY College at Old Westbury (3.1)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury has a higher acceptance rate (92.1%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Hofstra vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or SUNY College at Old Westbury? 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 College at Old Westbury and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Hofstra is higher than SUNY College at Old Westbury (58% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $12,600 more per year than SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $46,600)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury students graduate with a $7,254 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($16,246 vs. $23,500)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($167 vs. $242)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Old Westbury students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/