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Overview |
Rutgers University-Camden | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Camden, NJ | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,966 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #178 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers University-Camden | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,923 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,151 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,670 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Rutgers University-Camden | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,145 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 8,528 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.2% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 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 |
Rutgers University-Camden | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers University-Camden | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $242 |
Diversity |
Rutgers University-Camden | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Rutgers University-Camden | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers University-Camden | 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
- Hofstra University is larger than than Rutgers University-Camden based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 5,966 students)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers University-Camden or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 304.8% more expensive to attend than Rutgers University-Camden for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $12,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.6% higher at Hofstra than Rutgers University Camden ($52,215.00 vs. $30,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University Camden than Hofstra ($14,151 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University Camden are 32.8% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($12,923 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Rutgers University Camden (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 97.6% larger than aid received Rutgers University Camden ($30,958 vs. $15,670)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers University-Camden or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Rutgers University-Camden .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Rutgers University-Camden (3.23)
- Rutgers University-Camden has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers University-Camden 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 Rutgers University-Camden.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers University-Camden is higher than Hofstra University (61% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Camden earn on average $7,000 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $59,200)
- Rutgers University Camden students graduate with a $1,285 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($22,215 vs. $23,500)
- Rutgers University-Camden graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($229 vs. $242)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers University-Camden students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/