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Overview |
Williams | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Williamstown, MA | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,222 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #13 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | williams.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,450 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,450 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,530 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,965 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,121 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 99% |
Admission |
Williams | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,321 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 1,302 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.5% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.3% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1570 | 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 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Williams | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,600 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,582 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $150 | $242 |
Diversity |
Williams | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Williams | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Williams | Hofstra | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hofstra University is larger than than Williams based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 2,222 students)
Williams vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams or Hofstra?
- Williams College is 17.7% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($61,450.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.7% higher at Williams than Hofstra University ($61,450.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams College than Hofstra ($20,965 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams College are 10.5% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($15,530 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Williams College (99% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 84.5% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($57,121 vs. $30,958)
Williams vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Williams .
- Accepted freshman Williams students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than Williams (8.5%)
Williams vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams 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 Williams.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than Hofstra University (95% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Williams College earn on average $14,400 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($73,600 vs. $59,200)
- Williams College students graduate with a $8,918 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($14,582 vs. $23,500)
- Williams graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($150 vs. $242)
- More Williams graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/