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Overview |
Hofstra | Neumann | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Aston, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 2,155 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #768 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | neumann.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Neumann | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $33,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $33,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $28,707 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $25,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Neumann | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 3,501 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 2,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 905/1085 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Hofstra | Neumann | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Neumann | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | Neumann | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 17% |
Students |
Hofstra | Neumann | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | Neumann | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hofstra University is larger than than Neumann based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 2,155 students)
Hofstra vs. Neumann Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Neumann?
- Hofstra University is 54% more expensive to attend than Neumann for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $33,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54% higher at Hofstra than Neumann University ($52,215.00 vs. $33,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Neumann University than Hofstra ($28,707 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Neumann University are 3.4% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($16,600 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Neumann University than Hofstra University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 20.8% larger than aid received Neumann University ($30,958 vs. $25,623)
Hofstra vs. Neumann Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Neumann? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Neumann or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Neumann (3.23)
- Neumann has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Hofstra vs. Neumann Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or Neumann? 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 Neumann and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Hofstra is higher than Neumann University (58% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $14,600 more per year than Neumann graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $44,600)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Neumann graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Neumann graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Neumann students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/