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Overview |
Hofstra | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 940/1190 | ||
| 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 |
Hofstra | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $278 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Hofstra | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hofstra University is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Providence based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 4,566 students)
Hofstra vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Hofstra University is 37.8% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Providence for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.8% higher at Hofstra than Johnson & Wales University Providence ($52,215.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Hofstra ($32,801 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hofstra University are 9.3% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($17,168 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Hofstra University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 19.2% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Providence ($30,958 vs. $25,979)
Hofstra vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Hofstra .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Hofstra vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Providence and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Hofstra is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (58% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $19,100 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $40,100)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $3,400 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,900)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($242 vs. $278)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/