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Overview |
Hofstra | Union College | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #76 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1310/1490 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hofstra | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Hofstra | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | Union 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 Union College based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 2,107 students)
Hofstra vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Union College?
- Union College is 21.8% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.8% higher at Union College than Hofstra University ($63,603.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hofstra University than Union College ($35,036 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 8.9% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($15,768 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Union College (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 21.2% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($37,530 vs. $30,958)
Hofstra vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than Union College (46.5%)
Hofstra vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or Union 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 Union College and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Hofstra University (86% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $15,000 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $59,200)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/