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Overview |
Hofstra | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 3,348 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #464 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $14,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $17,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Alfred State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 4,922 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 4,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 25.8% | ||
| 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 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 960/1180 | ||
| 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 | Alfred State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $153 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | Alfred State College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Hofstra | Alfred State College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | Alfred State College | ||
| 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 Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 3,348 students)
Hofstra vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Alfred State College?
- Hofstra University is 638.5% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 269% higher at Hofstra than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($52,215.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Hofstra ($17,262 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred are 26% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($13,620 vs. $17,168)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University as SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 250.6% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($30,958 vs. $8,830)
Hofstra vs. Alfred State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Alfred State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred State College or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Hofstra vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or Alfred 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 Alfred State College and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Hofstra University (68% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $17,100 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $8,626 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($14,874 vs. $23,500)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($153 vs. $242)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred State College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/