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Overview |
Rowan University | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 99% |
Admission |
Rowan University | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $242 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Rowan University | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | Hofstra | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rowan University is larger than than Hofstra based on total student enrollment (19,535 students vs. 10,238 students)
Rowan University vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 387.3% more expensive to attend than Rowan University for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $10,715.00)
- Out of state tuition is 159.7% higher at Hofstra than Rowan University ($52,215.00 vs. $20,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rowan University than Hofstra ($20,963 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rowan University are 7.6% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($15,956 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Rowan University (99% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 175.3% larger than aid received Rowan University ($30,958 vs. $11,246)
Rowan University vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Rowan University .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- Rowan University has a higher acceptance rate (76.9%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Rowan University vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University 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 Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Rowan University is higher than Hofstra University (68% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Rowan University graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $53,300)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,500)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($206 vs. $242)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rowan University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/