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Overview |
Hofstra | The King's College | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | tkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | The King's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $18,394 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $34,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $24,640 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Hofstra | The King's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 961 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1190/1340 | ||
| 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 | The King's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | The King's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $240 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | The King's College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 16% |
Students |
Hofstra | The King's College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | The King's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hofstra University is larger than than The King's College based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 326 students)
Hofstra vs. The King's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or The King's College?
- Hofstra University is 148.6% more expensive to attend than The King's College for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 148.6% higher at Hofstra than The King's College ($52,215.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The King's College than Hofstra ($34,192 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hofstra University are 7.1% lower than costs at The King's College ($17,168 vs. $18,394)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than The King's College (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 25.6% larger than aid received The King's College ($30,958 vs. $24,640)
Hofstra vs. The King's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or The King's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The King's College or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at The King's College (3.73)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than The King's College (45.3%)
Hofstra vs. The King's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or The King's 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 The King's College and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Hofstra is higher than The King's College (58% vs. 51%)
- The King's College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,500)
- The King's College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($240 vs. $242)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The King's College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/