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Overview |
Andrews University | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Berrien Springs, MI | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,858 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #403 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andrews.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Andrews University | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,464 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,464 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,474 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,194 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,557 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Andrews University | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,226 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 1,119 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1350 | 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 |
Andrews University | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Andrews University | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Andrews University | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Andrews University | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Andrews University | Hofstra | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 Andrews University based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 2,858 students)
Andrews University vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Andrews University or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 66% more expensive to attend than Andrews University for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $31,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66% higher at Hofstra than Andrews University ($52,215.00 vs. $31,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Andrews University than Hofstra ($24,194 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Andrews University are 81.2% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($9,474 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Andrews University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 66.8% larger than aid received Andrews University ($30,958 vs. $18,557)
Andrews University vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Andrews University or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Andrews University .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Andrews University (3.64)
- Andrews University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Andrews University vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Andrews 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 Andrews University.
- The graduation rate at Andrews University is higher than Hofstra University (63% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $15,500 more per year than Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $43,700)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Andrews University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Andrews University graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/