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Overview |
Hofstra | Webb Institute | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Glen Cove, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,393 | 105 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | webb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Webb Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,335 | $57,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,335 | $57,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,720 | $14,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,687 | $21,488 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,007 | $56,652 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Webb Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,890 | 185 | ||
| Admitted | 16,157 | 37 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 20% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 73% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1210/1380 | 1390/1525 | ||
| 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 | Webb Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Webb Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | N/A |
Diversity |
Hofstra | Webb Institute | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Hofstra | Webb Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | Webb Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hofstra University is larger than than Webb Institute based on total student enrollment (10,393 students vs. 105 students)
Hofstra vs. Webb Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Webb Institute?
- Webb Institute is 6.4% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($57,830.00 vs. $54,335.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Webb Institute than Hofstra University ($57,830.00 vs. $54,335.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Webb Institute than Hofstra ($21,488 vs. $35,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Webb Institute are 20.6% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($14,690 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Webb Institute than Hofstra University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Webb Institute students is 71.6% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($56,652 vs. $33,007)
Hofstra vs. Webb Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Webb Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Webb Institute or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Webb Institute students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than Webb Institute (20%)
Hofstra vs. Webb Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or Webb Institute? 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 Webb Institute and Hofstra.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/