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Overview |
UMBC | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
UMBC | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMBC | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $242 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
UMBC | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 32% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | 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 Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than Hofstra based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 10,238 students)
UMBC vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 476.6% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.2% higher at Hofstra than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($52,215.00 vs. $25,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Hofstra ($17,692 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 28.3% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($13,378 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than University of Maryland Baltimore County (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 248.3% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($30,958 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or UMBC .
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
UMBC vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC 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 UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Hofstra is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (58% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $300 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $59,200)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $2,303 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($21,197 vs. $23,500)
- UMBC graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($219 vs. $242)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/