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Overview |
Hofstra | U of R | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,393 | 12,160 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,335 | $63,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,335 | $63,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,720 | $18,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,687 | $40,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,007 | $41,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 74% |
Admission |
Hofstra | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,890 | 21,680 | ||
| Admitted | 16,157 | 7,773 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 35.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1380 | 1400/1540 | ||
| 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 5, 2026 |
Academics |
Hofstra | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $253 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Hofstra | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | U of R | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than Hofstra based on total student enrollment (12,160 students vs. 10,393 students)
Hofstra vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or U of R?
- University of Rochester is 16.2% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($63,150.00 vs. $54,335.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at U of R than Hofstra University ($63,150.00 vs. $54,335.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hofstra University than U of R ($35,687 vs. $40,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hofstra University are 6.8% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($17,720 vs. $18,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than University of Rochester (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 26.3% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($41,700 vs. $33,007)
Hofstra vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman U of R 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 (70.6%) than U of R (35.9%)
Hofstra vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or U of R? 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 U of R and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than Hofstra University (83% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $11,800 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $59,200)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,500)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($242 vs. $253)
- More U of R graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/