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Overview |
Springfield College | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,785 | 10,393 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #258 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,566 | $54,335 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,566 | $54,335 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,202 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,198 | $35,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,817 | $33,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,614 | 22,890 | ||
| Admitted | 2,538 | 16,157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 9.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Springfield College | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $242 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Springfield College | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | 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
- Hofstra University is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (10,393 students vs. 2,785 students)
Springfield College vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 27.6% more expensive to attend than Springfield College for in-state tuition ($54,335.00 vs. $42,566.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.6% higher at Hofstra than Springfield College ($54,335.00 vs. $42,566.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Springfield College than Hofstra ($29,198 vs. $35,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 24.8% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($14,202 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Springfield College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 14.5% larger than aid received Springfield College ($33,007 vs. $28,817)
Springfield College vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Springfield College .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than Springfield College (70.2%)
Springfield College vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield 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 Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Hofstra University (67% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $12,000 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $47,200)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,500)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($242 vs. $253)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/