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Overview |
Berry College | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Mount Berry, GA | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,360 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #381 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berry.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berry College | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,150 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,150 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,890 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,359 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,670 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Berry College | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,643 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 3,742 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1290 | 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 | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Berry College | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berry College | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $242 |
Diversity |
Berry College | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Berry College | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Berry College | 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 Berry College based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 2,360 students)
Berry College vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berry College or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 33.4% more expensive to attend than Berry College for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $39,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.4% higher at Hofstra than Berry College ($52,215.00 vs. $39,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Berry College than Hofstra ($25,359 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Berry College are 23.6% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($13,890 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Berry College than Hofstra University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 4.3% larger than aid received Berry College ($30,958 vs. $29,670)
Berry College vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berry College or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Berry College .
- Accepted freshman Berry College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than Berry College (66.3%)
Berry College vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berry 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 Berry College.
- The graduation rate at Hofstra is higher than Berry College (58% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $17,500 more per year than Berry College graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $41,700)
- Berry College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,500)
- Berry College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($237 vs. $242)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Berry College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/