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Overview |
Suffolk University | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,734 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #450 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | suffolk.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Suffolk University | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,790 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,790 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,482 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,270 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,856 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Suffolk University | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,699 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 8,418 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Suffolk University | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Suffolk University | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,100 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Suffolk University | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 23% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
Suffolk University | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Suffolk University | Hofstra | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hofstra University is larger than than Suffolk University based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 6,734 students)
Suffolk University vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Suffolk University or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 22% more expensive to attend than Suffolk University for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $42,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22% higher at Hofstra than Suffolk University ($52,215.00 vs. $42,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Suffolk University than Hofstra ($32,270 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hofstra University are 7.7% lower than costs at Suffolk University ($17,168 vs. $18,482)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Suffolk University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 11.1% larger than aid received Suffolk University ($30,958 vs. $27,856)
Suffolk University vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Suffolk University or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Suffolk University .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Suffolk University (3.33)
- Suffolk University has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Suffolk University vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Suffolk University 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 Suffolk University.
- The graduation rate at Hofstra is higher than Suffolk University (58% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $100 more per year than Suffolk University graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $59,100)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Suffolk University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Suffolk University graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Suffolk University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/