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Overview |
Wheaton College | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Norton, MA | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,667 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheatoncollege.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,750 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,750 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,863 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,665 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,031 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 3,204 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.5% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1390 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $242 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | 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 Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 1,667 students)
Wheaton College vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Hofstra?
- Wheaton College is 14.4% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at Wheaton College than Hofstra University ($59,750.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than Hofstra ($32,863 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 16% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($14,800 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Wheaton College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 34.6% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($41,665 vs. $30,958)
Wheaton College vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Wheaton College (3.48)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (79.5%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Wheaton College vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College 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 Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Hofstra University (77% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $53,700)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More Wheaton College 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/