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Overview |
Hofstra | Medaille College | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 1,727 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #879 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | medaille.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Medaille College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $33,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $33,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $14,992 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $25,196 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Medaille College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 1,689 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 1,162 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 930/1140 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Hofstra | Medaille College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Medaille College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $258 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | Medaille College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Hofstra | Medaille College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | Medaille College | ||
| 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 Medaille College based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 1,727 students)
Hofstra vs. Medaille College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Medaille College?
- Hofstra University is 58.2% more expensive to attend than Medaille College for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.2% higher at Hofstra than Medaille College ($52,215.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Medaille College than Hofstra ($14,992 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Medaille College are 22.6% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($14,000 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Medaille College (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 22.9% larger than aid received Medaille College ($30,958 vs. $25,196)
Hofstra vs. Medaille College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Medaille College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Medaille College or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Medaille College (3.14)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than Medaille College (68.8%)
Hofstra vs. Medaille College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or Medaille College? 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 Medaille College and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Hofstra is higher than Medaille College (58% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $16,500 more per year than Medaille College graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $42,700)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Medaille College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Medaille College graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medaille College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/