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Overview |
UConn | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 99% |
Admission |
UConn | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1190/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UConn | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $242 |
Diversity |
UConn | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
UConn | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 32% | ||
Campus |
UConn | Hofstra | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut is larger than than Hofstra based on total student enrollment (27,003 students vs. 10,238 students)
UConn vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 233.2% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.2% higher at Hofstra than University of Connecticut ($52,215.00 vs. $38,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Hofstra ($23,985 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 26% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($13,622 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than University of Connecticut (99% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 110.9% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($30,958 vs. $14,678)
UConn vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or UConn .
- Accepted freshman UConn students have at the same average high school GPA (3.74) as students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than UConn (54.5%)
UConn vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than Hofstra University (83% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $2,800 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $59,200)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,500)
- UConn graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($222 vs. $242)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/