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Overview |
TCNJ | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,652 | 10,393 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #164 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,706 | $54,335 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,589 | $54,335 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,569 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,379 | $35,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,824 | $33,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 99% |
Admission |
TCNJ | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,668 | 22,890 | ||
| Admitted | 7,251 | 16,157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.1% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 9.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
TCNJ | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $242 |
Diversity |
TCNJ | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
TCNJ | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 29% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | 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 TCNJ based on total student enrollment (10,393 students vs. 7,652 students)
TCNJ vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 269.5% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($54,335.00 vs. $14,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.9% higher at Hofstra than The College of New Jersey ($54,335.00 vs. $20,589.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of New Jersey than Hofstra ($22,379 vs. $35,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 13.8% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($15,569 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than The College of New Jersey (99% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 138.8% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($33,007 vs. $13,824)
TCNJ vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or TCNJ .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than TCNJ (62.1%)
TCNJ vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ 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 TCNJ.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than Hofstra University (87% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $2,900 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $59,200)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,500)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($240 vs. $242)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/