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Overview |
Smith College | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 99% |
Admission |
Smith College | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 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 |
Smith College | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $242 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Smith College | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Hofstra | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Smith College based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 2,873 students)
Smith College vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Hofstra?
- Smith College is 12% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at Smith College than Hofstra University ($58,480.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Smith College than Hofstra ($30,790 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hofstra University are 18.5% lower than costs at Smith College ($17,168 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Smith College (99% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 58.6% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($49,109 vs. $30,958)
Smith College vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Smith College vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College 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 Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Hofstra University (85% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $10,300 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($19,000 vs. $23,500)
- Smith College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($196 vs. $242)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/