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Overview |
Tufts | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Medford, MA | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,431 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #32 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tufts.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tufts | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,804 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,804 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,778 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,479 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,613 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 99% |
Admission |
Tufts | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,882 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 3,381 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.7% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.1% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1550 | 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Tufts | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tufts | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $83,100 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $242 |
Diversity |
Tufts | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Tufts | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Tufts | 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
- Tufts University is larger than than Hofstra based on total student enrollment (13,431 students vs. 10,238 students)
Tufts vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tufts or Hofstra?
- Tufts University is 22.2% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($63,804.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at Tufts than Hofstra University ($63,804.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tufts University than Hofstra ($30,479 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tufts University are 2.3% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($16,778 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Tufts University (99% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tufts University students is 66.7% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($51,613 vs. $30,958)
Tufts vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tufts or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Tufts .
- Accepted freshman Tufts students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than Tufts (9.7%)
Tufts vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tufts 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 Tufts.
- The graduation rate at Tufts is higher than Hofstra University (90% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Tufts University earn on average $23,900 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $59,200)
- Tufts University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($18,000 vs. $23,500)
- Tufts graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($186 vs. $242)
- More Tufts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/