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Overview |
Hofstra | TCU | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,393 | 12,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,335 | $57,130 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,335 | $57,130 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,720 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,687 | $39,005 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,007 | $33,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 81% |
Admission |
Hofstra | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,890 | 20,517 | ||
| Admitted | 16,157 | 8,740 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 42.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1380 | 1150/1375 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Hofstra | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $222 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Hofstra | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | TCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Christian University is larger than than Hofstra based on total student enrollment (12,785 students vs. 10,393 students)
Hofstra vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 5.1% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($57,130.00 vs. $54,335.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at TCU than Hofstra University ($57,130.00 vs. $54,335.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hofstra University than TCU ($35,687 vs. $39,005)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Christian University are 19.7% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($14,800 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Texas Christian University (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Christian University students is 2.4% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($33,813 vs. $33,007)
Hofstra vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at TCU (3.68)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than TCU (42.6%)
Hofstra vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or TCU? 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 TCU and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at TCU is higher than Hofstra University (74% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $1,600 more per year than TCU graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $57,600)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,500)
- TCU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($222 vs. $242)
- More TCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/