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Overview |
Monmouth University | Hofstra | ||
| Location | West Long Branch, NJ | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,027 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #323 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | monmouth.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monmouth University | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,504 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,504 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,873 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,416 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,366 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Monmouth University | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,937 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 7,216 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1300 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Monmouth University | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monmouth University | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,500 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,701 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $242 |
Diversity |
Monmouth University | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Monmouth University | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Monmouth University | Hofstra | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hofstra University is larger than than Monmouth University based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 5,027 students)
Monmouth University vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monmouth University or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 22.8% more expensive to attend than Monmouth University for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $42,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.8% higher at Hofstra than Monmouth University ($52,215.00 vs. $42,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Monmouth University than Hofstra ($31,416 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Monmouth University are 8.2% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($15,873 vs. $17,168)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Monmouth University as Hofstra University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 9.1% larger than aid received Monmouth University ($30,958 vs. $28,366)
Monmouth University vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Monmouth University or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Monmouth University .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Monmouth University (3.57)
- Monmouth University has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Monmouth University vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monmouth University 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 Monmouth University.
- The graduation rate at Monmouth University is higher than Hofstra University (66% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Monmouth University graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $56,500)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $3,201 lower median federal student loan debt than Monmouth University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,701)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Monmouth University graduates. ($242 vs. $276)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Monmouth University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/