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Overview |
St John's | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Annapolis, MD | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 578 | 10,393 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjca.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
St John's | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,842 | $54,335 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,842 | $54,335 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,984 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,729 | $35,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,194 | $33,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
St John's | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,059 | 22,890 | ||
| Admitted | 469 | 16,157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.3% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 9.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1500 | 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St John's | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
St John's | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
St John's | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 29% | ||
Campus |
St John's | 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 St John's based on total student enrollment (10,393 students vs. 578 students)
St John's vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St John's or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 43.6% more expensive to attend than St John's for in-state tuition ($54,335.00 vs. $37,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.6% higher at Hofstra than St John's College ($54,335.00 vs. $37,842.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St John's College than Hofstra ($27,729 vs. $35,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St John's College are 18.3% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($14,984 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than St John's College (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 31% larger than aid received St John's College ($33,007 vs. $25,194)
St John's vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St John's or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or St John's .
- Accepted freshman St John's students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than St John's (44.3%)
St John's vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St John's 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 St John's.
- The graduation rate at St John's is higher than Hofstra University (69% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $18,000 more per year than St John's graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $41,200)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than St John's graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More St John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/