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Overview |
Hofstra | VCU | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 83% |
Admission |
Hofstra | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Hofstra | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $240 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Hofstra | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Hofstra based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 10,238 students)
Hofstra vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or VCU?
- Hofstra University is 319.1% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.8% higher at Hofstra than Virginia Commonwealth University ($52,215.00 vs. $33,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Hofstra ($21,294 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 39.8% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($12,279 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Virginia Commonwealth University (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 146% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($30,958 vs. $12,583)
Hofstra vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Hofstra vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or VCU? 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 VCU and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Hofstra is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (58% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $11,700 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,500)
- VCU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($240 vs. $242)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/