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UMBC Adelphi University TU Binghamton University St John's Wisconsin Virginia Tech Penn State SUNY Stony Brook Ohio State Florida Pitt| University of Maryland College Park | Hofstra University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryland | Hofstra | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 99% |
Admission |
Maryland | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Maryland | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $242 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Maryland | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | 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 College Park is larger than than Hofstra based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 10,238 students)
Maryland vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 438.6% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.7% higher at Hofstra than University of Maryland College Park ($52,215.00 vs. $37,931.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than Hofstra ($16,210 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 17.8% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($14,576 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than University of Maryland College Park (99% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 175.6% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($30,958 vs. $11,232)
Maryland vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Maryland .
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than Maryland (44.6%)
Maryland vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland 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 Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than Hofstra University (82% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $9,100 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $59,200)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,500)
- Maryland graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($201 vs. $242)
- More Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/