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Overview |
Western New England University | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Western New England University | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Western New England University | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | 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 Western New England University based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 3,430 students)
Western New England University vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 25.1% more expensive to attend than Western New England University for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.1% higher at Hofstra than Western New England University ($52,215.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western New England University than Hofstra ($30,214 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 17% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($14,670 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Western New England University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 24.9% larger than aid received Western New England University ($30,958 vs. $24,781)
Western New England University vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Western New England University .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Western New England University (3.49)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Western New England University vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England 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 Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than Hofstra University (61% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $600 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $59,200)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University 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/