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Overview |
Hofstra | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #42 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 57% |
Admission |
Hofstra | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1398/1530 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hofstra | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $218 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Hofstra | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | University of Richmond | ||
| 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 University of Richmond based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 3,876 students)
Hofstra vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or University of Richmond?
- University of Richmond is 15.5% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($60,330.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at University of Richmond than Hofstra University ($60,330.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Richmond than Hofstra ($29,248 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Richmond are 15.5% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($14,870 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than University of Richmond (99% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 49.8% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($46,385 vs. $30,958)
Hofstra vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at University of Richmond (3.71)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than University of Richmond (24.4%)
Hofstra vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or University of Richmond? 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 University of Richmond and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at University of Richmond is higher than Hofstra University (83% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from University of Richmond earn on average $14,700 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($73,900 vs. $59,200)
- University of Richmond students graduate with a $2,352 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($21,148 vs. $23,500)
- University of Richmond graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($218 vs. $242)
- More University of Richmond 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/