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Overview |
Augustana | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Augustana | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Augustana | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | 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 Augustana based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 9.3% more expensive to attend than Augustana for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at Hofstra than Augustana College ($52,215.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Hofstra ($24,660 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 45.7% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($11,782 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Hofstra University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 12.9% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($34,946 vs. $30,958)
Augustana vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana 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 Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Hofstra University (76% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Augustana graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $55,100)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/