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Overview |
UMass | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 32,229 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,186 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,405 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,123 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,291 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,350 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 99% |
Admission |
UMass | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,451 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 28,871 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UMass | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $242 |
Diversity |
UMass | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
UMass | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 32% | ||
Campus |
UMass | Hofstra | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than Hofstra based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 10,238 students)
UMass vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 222.6% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $16,186.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.6% higher at Hofstra than University of Massachusetts Amherst ($52,215.00 vs. $37,405.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Hofstra ($22,291 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 21.6% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($14,123 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than University of Massachusetts Amherst (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 150.7% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($30,958 vs. $12,350)
UMass vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or UMass .
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than UMass (63.5%)
UMass vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass 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 UMass.
- The graduation rate at UMass is higher than Hofstra University (67% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $4,000 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $55,200)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than UMass graduates. ($242 vs. $248)
- More UMass graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/