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BC Lehigh University of Richmond Bucknell Adelphi University Colgate Lafayette College St John's Notre Dame Holy Cross SUNY Stony Brook Fordham| Hofstra University | Villanova University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hofstra | Villanova | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,393 | 10,111 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | #65 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,335 | $63,806 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,335 | $63,806 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,720 | $16,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,687 | $37,946 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,007 | $42,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 47% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,890 | 23,127 | ||
| Admitted | 16,157 | 5,810 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 25.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 29.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1380 | 1400/1510 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hofstra | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $273 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Hofstra | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | Villanova | ||
| 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 Villanova based on total student enrollment (10,393 students vs. 10,111 students)
Hofstra vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 17.4% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($63,806.00 vs. $54,335.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at Villanova than Hofstra University ($63,806.00 vs. $54,335.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hofstra University than Villanova ($35,687 vs. $37,946)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villanova University are 4.9% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($16,896 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Villanova University (99% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 30.1% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($42,948 vs. $33,007)
Hofstra vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than Villanova (25.1%)
Hofstra vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or Villanova? 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 Villanova and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than Hofstra University (90% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $25,900 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $59,200)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $2,997 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,497)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($242 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/