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Overview |
Wellesley | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,447 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #17 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wellesley.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wellesley | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,584 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,584 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,080 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,362 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,328 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 99% |
Admission |
Wellesley | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,491 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 1,152 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.6% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.8% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 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 8, 2025 |
Academics |
Wellesley | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wellesley | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,100 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,900 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $242 |
Diversity |
Wellesley | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Wellesley | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Wellesley | 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 Wellesley based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 2,447 students)
Wellesley vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wellesley or Hofstra?
- Wellesley College is 17.9% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($61,584.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at Wellesley than Hofstra University ($61,584.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wellesley College than Hofstra ($21,362 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hofstra University are 11.1% lower than costs at Wellesley College ($17,168 vs. $19,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Wellesley College (99% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wellesley College students is 98.1% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($61,328 vs. $30,958)
Wellesley vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wellesley or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Wellesley .
- Accepted freshman Wellesley students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than Wellesley (13.6%)
Wellesley vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wellesley 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 Wellesley.
- The graduation rate at Wellesley is higher than Hofstra University (92% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wellesley College earn on average $8,900 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($68,100 vs. $59,200)
- Wellesley College students graduate with a $14,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($8,900 vs. $23,500)
- Wellesley graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($92 vs. $242)
- More Wellesley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/