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Overview |
Hofstra | Pitt | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1280/1470 | ||
| 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 | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $278 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Hofstra | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | Pitt | ||
| 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
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Hofstra based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 10,238 students)
Hofstra vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Pitt?
- Hofstra University is 164.2% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45% higher at Hofstra than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($52,215.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Hofstra ($24,286 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 38.9% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($12,360 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 183.5% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($30,958 vs. $10,919)
Hofstra vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Hofstra vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or Pitt? 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 Pitt and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Hofstra University (79% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Pitt graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $58,000)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $3,409 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,909)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($242 vs. $278)
- More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/