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Overview |
Dominican College | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, NY | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,407 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #759 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dc.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dominican College | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,020 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,747 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,666 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Dominican College | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,614 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 1,436 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 953/1178 | 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 |
Dominican College | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dominican College | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $242 |
Diversity |
Dominican College | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
Dominican College | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Dominican 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 Dominican College based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 1,407 students)
Dominican College vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dominican College or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 67.2% more expensive to attend than Dominican College for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.2% higher at Hofstra than Dominican College of Blauvelt ($52,215.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dominican College of Blauvelt than Hofstra ($23,747 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dominican College of Blauvelt are 22.5% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($14,020 vs. $17,168)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dominican College of Blauvelt as Hofstra University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 36.6% larger than aid received Dominican College of Blauvelt ($30,958 vs. $22,666)
Dominican College vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dominican College or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Dominican College .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Dominican College (3.09)
- Dominican College has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Dominican College vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dominican 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 Dominican College.
- The graduation rate at Hofstra is higher than Dominican College of Blauvelt (58% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Dominican College graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $51,500)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Dominican College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Dominican College graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dominican College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/