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Overview |
Hofstra | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 5,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $50,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $50,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $15,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $32,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $32,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 5,961 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 5,227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1105/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Hofstra | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Hofstra | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| 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 Widener University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 5,416 students)
Hofstra vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Hofstra University is 3.1% more expensive to attend than Widener University-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $50,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Hofstra than Widener University Main Campus ($52,215.00 vs. $50,624.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Widener University Main Campus than Hofstra ($32,185 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Widener University Main Campus are 12.9% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($15,200 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Widener University Main Campus (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 4.7% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($32,412 vs. $30,958)
Hofstra vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Widener University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Main Campus or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (3.46)
- Widener University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Hofstra vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or Widener University-Main Campus? 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 Widener University-Main Campus and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Hofstra is higher than Widener University Main Campus (58% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $300 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $59,200)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Widener University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/