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Overview |
Howard | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,416 | 10,393 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #249 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,878 | $54,335 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,878 | $54,335 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,474 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,028 | $35,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,422 | $33,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Howard | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,342 | 22,890 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 16,157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 9.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1298 | 1210/1380 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Howard | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Howard | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Howard | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Hofstra | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Hofstra based on total student enrollment (13,416 students vs. 10,393 students)
Howard vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 65.3% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($54,335.00 vs. $32,878.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.3% higher at Hofstra than Howard University ($54,335.00 vs. $32,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard University than Hofstra ($30,028 vs. $35,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Howard University are 7.6% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($16,474 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Hofstra University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 54.1% larger than aid received Howard University ($33,007 vs. $21,422)
Howard vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Howard .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Howard (3.66)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than Howard (34.9%)
Howard vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or Hofstra? 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 Hofstra and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Hofstra University (63% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $51,800)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/