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Overview |
Hofstra | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $211 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Hofstra | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | Lipscomb | ||
| 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 Lipscomb based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 4,704 students)
Hofstra vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Lipscomb?
- Hofstra University is 52.2% more expensive to attend than Lipscomb for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.2% higher at Hofstra than Lipscomb University ($52,215.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lipscomb University than Hofstra ($27,937 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lipscomb University are 22.3% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($14,036 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University than Hofstra University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 26.9% larger than aid received Lipscomb University ($30,958 vs. $24,404)
Hofstra vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Lipscomb (3.73)
- Lipscomb has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Hofstra vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Lipscomb is higher than Hofstra University (63% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $12,300 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $46,900)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,500)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($211 vs. $242)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/