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Overview |
UOP | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Stockton, CA | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,277 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #161 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacific.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
UOP | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,918 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,918 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,420 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,164 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,322 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
UOP | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,891 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 5,492 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1423 | 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 |
UOP | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UOP | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,400 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $242 |
Diversity |
UOP | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
UOP | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 32% | ||
Campus |
UOP | Hofstra | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hofstra University is larger than than UOP based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 6,277 students)
UOP vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UOP or Hofstra?
- University of the Pacific is 1.3% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($52,918.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at UOP than Hofstra University ($52,918.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Pacific than Hofstra ($28,164 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Pacific are 19.1% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($14,420 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than University of the Pacific (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Pacific students is 23.8% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($38,322 vs. $30,958)
UOP vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UOP or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or UOP .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at UOP (3.58)
- UOP has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
UOP vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UOP 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 UOP.
- The graduation rate at UOP is higher than Hofstra University (69% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from University of the Pacific earn on average $22,200 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($81,400 vs. $59,200)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $1,125 lower median federal student loan debt than UOP graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,625)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than UOP graduates. ($242 vs. $254)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UOP students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/