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Overview |
Barry University | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,958 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barry.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barry University | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,000 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,000 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,820 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,466 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Barry University | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,225 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 7,886 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.6% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Barry University | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barry University | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,385 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $242 |
Diversity |
Barry University | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Barry University | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Barry University | Hofstra | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hofstra University is larger than than Barry University based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 6,958 students)
Barry University vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barry University or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 63.2% more expensive to attend than Barry University for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $32,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.2% higher at Hofstra than Barry University ($52,215.00 vs. $32,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barry University than Hofstra ($20,207 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Barry University are 45.2% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($11,820 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Barry University than Hofstra University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 26.5% larger than aid received Barry University ($30,958 vs. $24,466)
Barry University vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barry University or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Barry University .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Barry University (3.6)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than Barry University (59.6%)
Barry University vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barry 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 Barry University.
- The graduation rate at Hofstra is higher than Barry University (58% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $9,600 more per year than Barry University graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $49,600)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $4,885 lower median federal student loan debt than Barry University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $28,385)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Barry University graduates. ($242 vs. $293)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Barry University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/