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Overview |
Butler | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Butler | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 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 |
Butler | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Butler | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Butler | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Hofstra | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Butler based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 5,525 students)
Butler vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 20.1% more expensive to attend than Butler for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.1% higher at Hofstra than Butler University ($52,215.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hofstra University than Butler ($35,036 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Butler University are 12.5% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($15,260 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Butler University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 20.3% larger than aid received Butler University ($30,958 vs. $25,728)
Butler vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Butler .
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Butler vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler 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 Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Hofstra University (72% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $9,200 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $59,200)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/