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Overview |
Hofstra | Yeshiva University | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,393 | 6,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | #57 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | yu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Yeshiva University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,335 | $46,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,335 | $46,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,720 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,687 | $38,118 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,007 | $31,055 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Yeshiva University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,890 | 1,713 | ||
| Admitted | 16,157 | 1,092 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 63.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 59.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1380 | 1320/1500 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hofstra | Yeshiva University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Yeshiva University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $72,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $201 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | Yeshiva University | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 94% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Hofstra | Yeshiva University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | Yeshiva University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hofstra University is larger than than Yeshiva University based on total student enrollment (10,393 students vs. 6,826 students)
Hofstra vs. Yeshiva University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Yeshiva University?
- Hofstra University is 18.1% more expensive to attend than Yeshiva University for in-state tuition ($54,335.00 vs. $46,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at Hofstra than Yeshiva University ($54,335.00 vs. $46,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hofstra University than Yeshiva University ($35,687 vs. $38,118)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Yeshiva University are 18.1% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($15,000 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Yeshiva University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 6.3% larger than aid received Yeshiva University ($33,007 vs. $31,055)
Hofstra vs. Yeshiva University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Yeshiva University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Yeshiva University or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Yeshiva University (3.41)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than Yeshiva University (63.7%)
Hofstra vs. Yeshiva University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or Yeshiva University? 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 Yeshiva University and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Yeshiva University is higher than Hofstra University (84% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Yeshiva University earn on average $13,000 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($72,200 vs. $59,200)
- Yeshiva University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,500)
- Yeshiva University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($201 vs. $242)
- More Yeshiva University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/