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Overview |
Hofstra | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | East Stroudsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 5,143 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #834 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | esu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $17,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $6,302 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Hofstra | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 5,679 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 5,317 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 940/1160 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Hofstra | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $258 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Hofstra | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hofstra University is larger than than East Stroudsburg University based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 5,143 students)
Hofstra vs. East Stroudsburg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or East Stroudsburg University?
- Hofstra University is 576.7% more expensive to attend than East Stroudsburg University for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 238.4% higher at Hofstra than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($52,215.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania than Hofstra ($17,278 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are 50.6% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($11,400 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 391.2% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($30,958 vs. $6,302)
Hofstra vs. East Stroudsburg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or East Stroudsburg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East Stroudsburg University or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at East Stroudsburg University (3.24)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Hofstra vs. East Stroudsburg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or East Stroudsburg University? 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 East Stroudsburg University and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at East Stroudsburg University is higher than Hofstra University (59% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $14,100 more per year than East Stroudsburg University graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $45,100)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former East Stroudsburg University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/