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Overview |
Benedictine College | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Atchison, KS | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,362 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #662 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | benedictine.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine College | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,920 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,920 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,580 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,067 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,907 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Benedictine College | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,895 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 2,861 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1360 | 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 |
Benedictine College | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine College | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Benedictine College | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Benedictine College | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine College | 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 Benedictine College based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 2,362 students)
Benedictine College vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine College or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 58.6% more expensive to attend than Benedictine College for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $32,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.6% higher at Hofstra than Benedictine College ($52,215.00 vs. $32,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedictine College than Hofstra ($30,067 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine College are 48.3% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($11,580 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine College than Hofstra University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 48.1% larger than aid received Benedictine College ($30,958 vs. $20,907)
Benedictine College vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine College or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Benedictine College .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Benedictine College (3.57)
- Benedictine College has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Benedictine College vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine 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 Benedictine College.
- The graduation rate at Hofstra is higher than Benedictine College (58% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $16,600 more per year than Benedictine College graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $42,600)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedictine College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Benedictine College graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Benedictine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/