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Overview |
PLNU | Hofstra | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,494 | 10,393 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointloma.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLNU | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,600 | $54,335 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,600 | $54,335 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,850 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,370 | $35,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,277 | $33,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
PLNU | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,065 | 22,890 | ||
| Admitted | 2,506 | 16,157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 9.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1410 | 1210/1380 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
PLNU | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLNU | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $242 |
Diversity |
PLNU | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
PLNU | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 29% | ||
Campus |
PLNU | 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 PLNU based on total student enrollment (10,393 students vs. 4,494 students)
PLNU vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLNU or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 27.5% more expensive to attend than PLNU for in-state tuition ($54,335.00 vs. $42,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.5% higher at Hofstra than Point Loma Nazarene University ($54,335.00 vs. $42,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hofstra University than PLNU ($35,687 vs. $36,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Loma Nazarene University are 37.9% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($12,850 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Point Loma Nazarene University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 62.8% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($33,007 vs. $20,277)
PLNU vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLNU or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or PLNU .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at PLNU (3.65)
- PLNU has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Hofstra (70.6%)
PLNU vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLNU 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 PLNU.
- The graduation rate at PLNU is higher than Hofstra University (72% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $5,700 more per year than PLNU graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $53,500)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PLNU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than PLNU graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More PLNU 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/