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BU BC Tufts Adelphi University Babson St John's NYU Brandeis University SUNY Stony Brook Bentley UMass George Washington| Northeastern University | Hofstra University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,013 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,100 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,100 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,430 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,827 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,331 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 99% |
Admission |
Northeastern | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 91,000 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 6,191 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $242 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 20% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Northeastern | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | Hofstra | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than Hofstra based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 10,238 students)
Northeastern vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or Hofstra?
- Northeastern University is 13.2% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($59,100.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at Northeastern than Hofstra University ($59,100.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hofstra University than Northeastern ($35,036 vs. $35,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hofstra University are 7.4% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($17,168 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Northeastern University (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 36.7% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($42,331 vs. $30,958)
Northeastern vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Northeastern .
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Northeastern vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern 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 Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at Northeastern is higher than Hofstra University (77% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Northeastern University earn on average $10,300 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($69,500 vs. $59,200)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $4,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,875)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($242 vs. $288)
- More Northeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/