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NJIT TCNJ Penn State Seton Hall University Adelphi University Rutgers University-Camden SUNY Stony Brook Binghamton University St John's UMass Montclair State University Rutgers University-Newark| Rutgers University New Brunswick | Hofstra University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Rutgers | Hofstra | ||
| Location | New Brunswick, NJ | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 50,617 | 10,393 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,674 | $54,335 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,436 | $54,335 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,715 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,052 | $35,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,249 | $33,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 99% |
Admission |
Rutgers | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 43,347 | 22,890 | ||
| Admitted | 28,326 | 16,157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.3% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.1% | 9.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Rutgers | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 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 | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Rutgers | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers | Hofstra | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is larger than than Hofstra based on total student enrollment (50,617 students vs. 10,393 students)
Rutgers vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 297.4% more expensive to attend than Rutgers for in-state tuition ($54,335.00 vs. $13,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.5% higher at Hofstra than Rutgers University New Brunswick ($54,335.00 vs. $32,436.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University New Brunswick than Hofstra ($19,052 vs. $35,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University New Brunswick are 20.4% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($14,715 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Rutgers University New Brunswick (99% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 103.1% larger than aid received Rutgers University New Brunswick ($33,007 vs. $16,249)
Rutgers vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Rutgers .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than Rutgers (65.3%)
Rutgers vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers 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.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers is higher than Hofstra University (77% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn on average $7,000 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $59,200)
- Rutgers University New Brunswick students graduate with a $1,285 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($22,215 vs. $23,500)
- Rutgers 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 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/