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Overview |
Quinnipiac | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $242 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | 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 Quinnipiac based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 8,788 students)
Quinnipiac vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 6.2% more expensive to attend than Quinnipiac for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $49,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at Hofstra than Quinnipiac University ($52,215.00 vs. $49,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hofstra University than Quinnipiac ($35,036 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Quinnipiac University are 7.6% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($15,950 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than Hofstra University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 4.3% larger than aid received Quinnipiac University ($30,958 vs. $29,689)
Quinnipiac vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Quinnipiac .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Quinnipiac (3.39)
- Quinnipiac has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Quinnipiac vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac 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 Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than Hofstra University (77% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $59,200)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Quinnipiac graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Quinnipiac graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/