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Overview |
Hofstra | Wagner College | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 1,949 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #269 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | wagner.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Wagner College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $49,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $49,460 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $15,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $29,710 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $34,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Wagner College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 2,645 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 1,813 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hofstra | Wagner College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Wagner College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $64,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,379 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $272 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | Wagner College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Hofstra | Wagner College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | Wagner College | ||
| 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 Wagner College based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 1,949 students)
Hofstra vs. Wagner College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Wagner College?
- Hofstra University is 5.6% more expensive to attend than Wagner College for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $49,460.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at Hofstra than Wagner College ($52,215.00 vs. $49,460.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wagner College than Hofstra ($29,710 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wagner College are 12.4% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($15,280 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than Hofstra University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 11.4% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($34,485 vs. $30,958)
Hofstra vs. Wagner College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Wagner College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wagner College or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Wagner College (3.5)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than Wagner College (68.5%)
Hofstra vs. Wagner College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or Wagner 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 Wagner College and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Wagner College is higher than Hofstra University (67% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $4,900 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $59,200)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $2,879 lower median federal student loan debt than Wagner College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,379)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Wagner College graduates. ($242 vs. $272)
- More Wagner College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/