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Overview |
Hofstra | NSU | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 5,783 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #1008 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $5,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $16,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $10,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $14,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $12,164 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
Hofstra | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 8,884 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 7,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 840/1040 | ||
| 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 | May 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Hofstra | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $320 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 57% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Hofstra | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | NSU | ||
| 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 NSU based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 5,783 students)
Hofstra vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or NSU?
- Hofstra University is 807.8% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $5,752.00)
- Out of state tuition is 208.6% higher at Hofstra than Norfolk State University ($52,215.00 vs. $16,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norfolk State University than Hofstra ($14,652 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norfolk State University are 58.3% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($10,844 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Norfolk State University (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 154.5% larger than aid received Norfolk State University ($30,958 vs. $12,164)
Hofstra vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.84 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at NSU (2.9)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Hofstra vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or NSU? 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 NSU and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Hofstra is higher than Norfolk State University (58% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $22,500 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $36,700)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $31,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($242 vs. $320)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/