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Overview |
NJIT | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Newark, NJ | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,332 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #177 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | njit.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
NJIT | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,198 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,658 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,600 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,762 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,959 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 99% |
Admission |
NJIT | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,010 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 8,585 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1450 | 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 |
NJIT | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NJIT | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $242 |
Diversity |
NJIT | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 71% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
NJIT | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 32% | ||
Campus |
NJIT | 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
- New Jersey Institute of Technology is larger than than Hofstra based on total student enrollment (12,332 students vs. 10,238 students)
NJIT vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NJIT or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 243.6% more expensive to attend than NJIT for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $15,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.9% higher at Hofstra than New Jersey Institute of Technology ($52,215.00 vs. $31,658.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Jersey Institute of Technology than Hofstra ($17,762 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Jersey Institute of Technology are 17.6% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($14,600 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than New Jersey Institute of Technology (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 94% larger than aid received New Jersey Institute of Technology ($30,958 vs. $15,959)
NJIT vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NJIT or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or NJIT .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at NJIT (3.72)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than NJIT (66%)
NJIT vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NJIT 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 NJIT.
- The graduation rate at Hofstra is higher than New Jersey Institute of Technology (58% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from New Jersey Institute of Technology earn on average $8,000 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $59,200)
- New Jersey Institute of Technology students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,500)
- NJIT graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($237 vs. $242)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NJIT students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/