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Overview |
Hofstra | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,393 | 22,948 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | #160 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,335 | $61,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,335 | $61,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,720 | $18,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,687 | $51,520 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,007 | $29,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 82% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,890 | 42,089 | ||
| Admitted | 16,157 | 17,545 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1380 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Hofstra | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Hofstra | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | Syracuse | ||
| 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
- Syracuse University is larger than than Hofstra based on total student enrollment (22,948 students vs. 10,393 students)
Hofstra vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 12.8% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($61,310.00 vs. $54,335.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Syracuse than Hofstra University ($61,310.00 vs. $54,335.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hofstra University than Syracuse ($35,687 vs. $51,520)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hofstra University are 4.1% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($17,720 vs. $18,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Syracuse University (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 13.4% larger than aid received Syracuse University ($33,007 vs. $29,110)
Hofstra vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Syracuse (3.69)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than Syracuse (41.7%)
Hofstra vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Hofstra University (80% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $59,200)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/