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Adelphi University Hamilton College Colgate St John's Skidmore College Haverford College Tufts Barnard SUNY Stony Brook NYU Middlebury Amherst| Hofstra University | Vassar College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hofstra | Vassar | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 2,459 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #47 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | vassar.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Vassar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $63,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $63,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $16,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $30,603 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $50,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 57% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Vassar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 11,412 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 2,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 18.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1430/1535 | ||
| 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 | Vassar | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Vassar | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $15,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $163 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | Vassar | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Hofstra | Vassar | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | Vassar | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hofstra University is larger than than Vassar based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 2,459 students)
Hofstra vs. Vassar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Vassar?
- Vassar College is 22.3% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($63,840.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.3% higher at Vassar than Hofstra University ($63,840.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vassar College than Hofstra ($30,603 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vassar College are 3.7% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($16,560 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Vassar College (99% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vassar College students is 62.1% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($50,193 vs. $30,958)
Hofstra vs. Vassar Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Vassar? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vassar or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Vassar students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than Vassar (18.7%)
Hofstra vs. Vassar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or Vassar? 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 Vassar and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Vassar is higher than Hofstra University (91% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $800 more per year than Vassar graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $58,400)
- Vassar College students graduate with a $7,720 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($15,780 vs. $23,500)
- Vassar graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($163 vs. $242)
- More Vassar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/