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Overview |
Hofstra | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Plattsburgh, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 4,474 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #388 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | plattsburgh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $15,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $17,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $10,667 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Hofstra | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 6,872 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 4,827 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 Plattsburgh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $227 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Hofstra | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| 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 College at Plattsburgh based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 4,474 students)
Hofstra vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or SUNY College at Plattsburgh?
- Hofstra University is 638.5% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Plattsburgh 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 Plattsburgh ($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 Plattsburgh than Hofstra ($17,625 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Plattsburgh are 11.6% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($15,380 vs. $17,168)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University as SUNY College at Plattsburgh (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 190.2% larger than aid received SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($30,958 vs. $10,667)
Hofstra vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or SUNY College at Plattsburgh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College at Plattsburgh or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (3.11)
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Hofstra vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or SUNY College at Plattsburgh? 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 Plattsburgh and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at SUNY College at Plattsburgh is higher than Hofstra University (59% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $15,200 more per year than SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $44,000)
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,500)
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($227 vs. $242)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Plattsburgh students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/