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Overview |
Princeton | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Princeton, NJ | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,842 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | princeton.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Princeton | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,410 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,410 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,630 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,698 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,792 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 99% |
Admission |
Princeton | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,019 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 2,167 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.7% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 69.2% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 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 | 1490/1580 | 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 |
Princeton | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Princeton | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $113,900 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $77 | $242 |
Diversity |
Princeton | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Princeton | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Princeton | Hofstra | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Princeton based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 8,842 students)
Princeton vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Princeton or Hofstra?
- Princeton University is 9.9% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($57,410.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at Princeton than Hofstra University ($57,410.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Princeton University than Hofstra ($18,698 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hofstra University are 8.5% lower than costs at Princeton University ($17,168 vs. $18,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Princeton University (99% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Princeton University students is 93.1% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($59,792 vs. $30,958)
Princeton vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Princeton or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Princeton .
- Accepted freshman Princeton students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than Princeton (5.7%)
Princeton vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Princeton 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 Princeton.
- The graduation rate at Princeton is higher than Hofstra University (96% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Princeton University earn on average $54,700 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($113,900 vs. $59,200)
- Princeton University students graduate with a $16,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($7,500 vs. $23,500)
- Princeton graduates are paying $165 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($77 vs. $242)
- More Princeton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/