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NJIT Adelphi University RPI St John's SUNY Stony Brook Rutgers NYU Seton Hall University RIT Lehigh Long Island University-C W Post Campus Northeastern| Stevens Institute of Technology | Hofstra University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stevens | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Hoboken, NJ | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,314 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #104 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevens.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevens | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,424 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,424 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,080 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,689 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,949 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Stevens | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,500 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 5,778 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1510 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Stevens | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevens | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,100 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $242 |
Diversity |
Stevens | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 71% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Stevens | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Stevens | 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 Stevens based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 9,314 students)
Stevens vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevens or Hofstra?
- Stevens Institute of Technology is 8.1% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($56,424.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at Stevens than Hofstra University ($56,424.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hofstra University than Stevens ($35,036 vs. $41,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stevens Institute of Technology are 0.5% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($17,080 vs. $17,168)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Stevens Institute of Technology as Hofstra University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevens Institute of Technology students is 3.2% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($31,949 vs. $30,958)
Stevens vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevens or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Stevens .
- Accepted freshman Stevens students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than Stevens (46.2%)
Stevens vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevens 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 Stevens.
- The graduation rate at Stevens is higher than Hofstra University (79% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Stevens Institute of Technology earn on average $29,900 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($89,100 vs. $59,200)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevens graduates. ($23,500 vs. $28,250)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Stevens graduates. ($242 vs. $292)
- More Stevens graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/