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Overview |
Bradley | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Bradley | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 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 |
Bradley | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 4% |
Students |
Bradley | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | 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 Bradley based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 5,552 students)
Bradley vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 39.7% more expensive to attend than Bradley for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.7% higher at Hofstra than Bradley University ($52,215.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than Hofstra ($24,053 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bradley University are 40.8% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($12,196 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than Hofstra University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 16% larger than aid received Bradley University ($30,958 vs. $26,693)
Bradley vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Bradley .
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Bradley has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Bradley vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley 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 Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Hofstra University (75% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Bradley graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $56,800)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/