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Overview |
Hofstra | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Hofstra | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hofstra | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Hofstra | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | University of Scranton | ||
| 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 Scranton based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 4,731 students)
Hofstra vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or University of Scranton?
- Hofstra University is 4.6% more expensive to attend than University of Scranton for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $49,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at Hofstra than University of Scranton ($52,215.00 vs. $49,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hofstra University than University of Scranton ($35,036 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Scranton are 4.1% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($16,490 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than University of Scranton (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 2.4% larger than aid received University of Scranton ($30,958 vs. $30,218)
Hofstra vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or University of Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Scranton or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at University of Scranton (3.56)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Hofstra vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or University of Scranton? 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 Scranton and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than Hofstra University (77% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $2,900 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $59,200)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/