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Overview |
Hofstra | UB | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 32,099 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #103 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $16,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $8,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 74% |
Admission |
Hofstra | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 30,939 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 20,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1190/1380 | ||
| 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 | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $201 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | UB | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Hofstra | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | UB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University at Buffalo is larger than than Hofstra based on total student enrollment (32,099 students vs. 10,238 students)
Hofstra vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or UB?
- Hofstra University is 638.5% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.9% higher at Hofstra than University at Buffalo ($52,215.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University at Buffalo than Hofstra ($18,524 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University at Buffalo are 5.9% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($16,212 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than University at Buffalo (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 263.3% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($30,958 vs. $8,521)
Hofstra vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman UB students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than UB (67.7%)
Hofstra vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or UB? 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 UB and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at UB is higher than Hofstra University (71% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $800 more per year than UB graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $58,400)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,500)
- UB graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($201 vs. $242)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/