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Overview |
Hofstra | Ursinus College | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Collegeville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,393 | 1,492 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | #203 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | ursinus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Ursinus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,335 | $59,196 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,335 | $59,196 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,720 | $15,064 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,687 | $31,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,007 | $43,758 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Ursinus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,890 | 3,443 | ||
| Admitted | 16,157 | 3,008 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1380 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hofstra | Ursinus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Ursinus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | Ursinus College | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Hofstra | Ursinus College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | Ursinus College | ||
| 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
- Hofstra University is larger than than Ursinus College based on total student enrollment (10,393 students vs. 1,492 students)
Hofstra vs. Ursinus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Ursinus College?
- Ursinus College is 8.9% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($59,196.00 vs. $54,335.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at Ursinus College than Hofstra University ($59,196.00 vs. $54,335.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ursinus College than Hofstra ($31,625 vs. $35,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ursinus College are 17.6% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($15,064 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ursinus College than Hofstra University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ursinus College students is 32.6% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($43,758 vs. $33,007)
Hofstra vs. Ursinus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Ursinus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ursinus College or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Ursinus College (3.53)
- Ursinus College has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than Hofstra (70.6%)
Hofstra vs. Ursinus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or Ursinus 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 Ursinus College and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Ursinus College is higher than Hofstra University (80% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Ursinus College graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $58,000)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursinus College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Ursinus College graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Ursinus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/