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Overview |
Salisbury | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $242 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Salisbury | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | 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 Salisbury based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 7,123 students)
Salisbury vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 591% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 189.6% higher at Hofstra than Salisbury University ($52,215.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Hofstra ($19,756 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 32.2% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($12,990 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Salisbury University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 347.6% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($30,958 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Salisbury (3.73)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Salisbury vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury 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 Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Hofstra University (67% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $3,347 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($20,153 vs. $23,500)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($208 vs. $242)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury 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/