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George Washington Notre Dame Duke Adelphi University Cornell Johns Hopkins Vanderbilt St John's NYU UVA Northwestern Penn| Georgetown University | Hofstra University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgetown | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 99% |
Admission |
Georgetown | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1190/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Georgetown | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $242 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Georgetown | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | 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
- Georgetown University is larger than than Hofstra based on total student enrollment (20,984 students vs. 10,238 students)
Georgetown vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or Hofstra?
- Georgetown University is 18.5% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.5% higher at Georgetown than Hofstra University ($61,872.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hofstra University than Georgetown ($35,036 vs. $35,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hofstra University are 9.6% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($17,168 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Georgetown University (99% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown University students is 48.4% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($45,949 vs. $30,958)
Georgetown vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Georgetown .
- Accepted freshman Georgetown students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than Georgetown (12.2%)
Georgetown vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown 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 Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than Hofstra University (94% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $59,700 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $59,200)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($15,500 vs. $23,500)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($160 vs. $242)
- More Georgetown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/