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Overview |
Mercer | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Mercer | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1190/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercer | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $242 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Mercer | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | Hofstra | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hofstra University is larger than than Mercer based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 8,889 students)
Mercer vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 32.5% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.5% higher at Hofstra than Mercer University ($52,215.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Hofstra ($22,087 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercer University are 22.2% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($14,046 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than Hofstra University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 9% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($33,740 vs. $30,958)
Mercer vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Mercer .
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Mercer vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer 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 Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Mercer is higher than Hofstra University (60% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Mercer graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $57,300)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercer graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Mercer graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/