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Overview |
USF | Hofstra | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,688 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #137 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usfca.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
USF | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,980 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,980 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,953 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,916 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
USF | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,103 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 16,444 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1410 | 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 |
USF | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USF | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,400 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $242 |
Diversity |
USF | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
USF | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 32% | ||
Campus |
USF | 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
- Hofstra University is larger than than USF based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 9,688 students)
USF vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USF or Hofstra?
- University of San Francisco is 5.3% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($54,980.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at USF than Hofstra University ($54,980.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hofstra University than USF ($35,036 vs. $42,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of San Francisco are 3.7% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($16,550 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than University of San Francisco (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 0.1% larger than aid received University of San Francisco ($30,958 vs. $30,916)
USF vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USF or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or USF .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at USF (3.57)
- USF has a higher acceptance rate (71.2%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
USF vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USF 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 USF.
- The graduation rate at USF is higher than Hofstra University (70% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from University of San Francisco earn on average $11,200 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($70,400 vs. $59,200)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than USF graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than USF graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More USF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/