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Overview |
Hofstra | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $222 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Hofstra | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | Mary Washington College | ||
| 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
- Hofstra University is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 3,757 students)
Hofstra vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Mary Washington College?
- Hofstra University is 484.2% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.9% higher at Hofstra than University of Mary Washington ($52,215.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Hofstra ($21,863 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 42% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($12,090 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than University of Mary Washington (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 242.2% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($30,958 vs. $9,046)
Hofstra vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Mary Washington College (3.71)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Hofstra vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or Mary Washington 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 Mary Washington College and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Hofstra University (71% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Mary Washington College graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $55,500)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,500)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($222 vs. $242)
- More Mary Washington College 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/