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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 99% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $242 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Hofstra | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 3,253 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Hofstra?
- Wesleyan University is 22% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22% higher at Wesleyan University than Hofstra University ($63,722.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Hofstra ($21,270 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hofstra University are 5.9% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($17,168 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Wesleyan University (99% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 93.2% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($59,825 vs. $30,958)
Wesleyan University vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Wesleyan University .
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University 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 Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Hofstra University (92% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $58,000)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($17,500 vs. $23,500)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($180 vs. $242)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/