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Overview |
DU | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,387 | 10,393 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | du.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
DU | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,032 | $54,335 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,032 | $54,335 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,049 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,324 | $35,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,023 | $33,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
DU | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,214 | 22,890 | ||
| Admitted | 13,679 | 16,157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 9.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1410 | 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
DU | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DU | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,400 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $242 |
Diversity |
DU | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
DU | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 29% | ||
Campus |
DU | 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
- University of Denver is larger than than Hofstra based on total student enrollment (13,387 students vs. 10,393 students)
DU vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DU or Hofstra?
- University of Denver is 6.8% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($58,032.00 vs. $54,335.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at DU than Hofstra University ($58,032.00 vs. $54,335.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hofstra University than DU ($35,687 vs. $43,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Denver are 3.9% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($17,049 vs. $17,720)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Denver as Hofstra University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 3.1% larger than aid received University of Denver ($33,007 vs. $32,023)
DU vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DU or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or DU .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at DU (3.72)
- DU has a higher acceptance rate (71.2%) than Hofstra (70.6%)
DU vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DU 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 DU.
- The graduation rate at DU is higher than Hofstra University (78% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from University of Denver earn on average $4,200 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($63,400 vs. $59,200)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $199 lower median federal student loan debt than DU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $23,699)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than DU graduates. ($242 vs. $245)
- More DU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/