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Overview |
Rollins | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Winter Park, FL | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,013 | 10,393 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #211 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rollins.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rollins | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,300 | $54,335 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,300 | $54,335 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,190 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,134 | $35,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,713 | $33,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
Rollins | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,796 | 22,890 | ||
| Admitted | 3,973 | 16,157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 9.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1360 | 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Rollins | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rollins | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $242 |
Diversity |
Rollins | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Rollins | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Rollins | 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
- Hofstra University is larger than than Rollins based on total student enrollment (10,393 students vs. 3,013 students)
Rollins vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rollins or Hofstra?
- Rollins College is 7.3% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($58,300.00 vs. $54,335.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at Rollins than Hofstra University ($58,300.00 vs. $54,335.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hofstra University than Rollins ($35,687 vs. $37,134)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rollins College are 9.5% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($16,190 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Rollins College (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rollins College students is 8.2% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($35,713 vs. $33,007)
Rollins vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rollins or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Rollins .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Rollins (3.5)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than Rollins (40.6%)
Rollins vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rollins 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 Rollins.
- The graduation rate at Rollins is higher than Hofstra University (70% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Rollins graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $51,600)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Rollins graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Rollins graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rollins students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/