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Overview |
MIT | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,920 | 10,393 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #7 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mit.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
MIT | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,750 | $54,335 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,750 | $54,335 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,390 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,519 | $35,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $58,331 | $33,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 99% |
Admission |
MIT | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,904 | 22,890 | ||
| Admitted | 1,274 | 16,157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 4.7% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85.6% | 9.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/36 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1510/1580 | 1210/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
MIT | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MIT | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $142,100 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,316 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $179 | $242 |
Diversity |
MIT | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
MIT | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 29% | ||
Campus |
MIT | Hofstra | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology is larger than than Hofstra based on total student enrollment (11,920 students vs. 10,393 students)
MIT vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MIT or Hofstra?
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology is 10% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $54,335.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at MIT than Hofstra University ($59,750.00 vs. $54,335.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts Institute of Technology than Hofstra ($21,519 vs. $35,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hofstra University are 9.4% lower than costs at Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($17,720 vs. $19,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Massachusetts Institute of Technology (99% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts Institute of Technology students is 76.7% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($58,331 vs. $33,007)
MIT vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MIT or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or MIT .
- Accepted freshman MIT students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than MIT (4.7%)
MIT vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MIT 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 MIT.
- The graduation rate at MIT is higher than Hofstra University (93% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts Institute of Technology earn on average $82,900 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($142,100 vs. $59,200)
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology students graduate with a $6,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($17,316 vs. $23,500)
- MIT graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($179 vs. $242)
- More MIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/