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Overview |
Hofstra | Swarthmore | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Swarthmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 1,625 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #40 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | swarthmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Swarthmore | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $58,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $58,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $18,026 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $20,715 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $47,703 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 63% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Swarthmore | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 14,707 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 1,019 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 6.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 42.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1440/1560 | ||
| 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 | Jan 4, 2025 |
Academics |
Hofstra | Swarthmore | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Swarthmore | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $201 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | Swarthmore | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Hofstra | Swarthmore | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | Swarthmore | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Swarthmore based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 1,625 students)
Hofstra vs. Swarthmore Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Swarthmore?
- Swarthmore College is 12.9% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($58,928.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at Swarthmore than Hofstra University ($58,928.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Swarthmore College than Hofstra ($20,715 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hofstra University are 5% lower than costs at Swarthmore College ($17,168 vs. $18,026)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Swarthmore College (99% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Swarthmore College students is 54.1% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($47,703 vs. $30,958)
Hofstra vs. Swarthmore Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Swarthmore? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Swarthmore or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Swarthmore students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than Swarthmore (6.9%)
Hofstra vs. Swarthmore Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or Swarthmore? 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 Swarthmore and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Swarthmore is higher than Hofstra University (95% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Swarthmore College earn on average $6,600 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $59,200)
- Swarthmore College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,500)
- Swarthmore graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($201 vs. $242)
- More Swarthmore graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/