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Overview |
Hofstra | PLU | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Hofstra | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1253/1423 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Hofstra | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $266 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Hofstra | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | PLU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hofstra University is larger than than PLU based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 2,633 students)
Hofstra vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or PLU?
- Hofstra University is 5.5% more expensive to attend than PLU for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $49,472.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at Hofstra than Pacific Lutheran University ($52,215.00 vs. $49,472.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Lutheran University than Hofstra ($24,825 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Lutheran University are 45.2% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($11,826 vs. $17,168)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University as Pacific Lutheran University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is 17.7% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($36,435 vs. $30,958)
Hofstra vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at PLU (3.71)
- PLU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Hofstra vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or PLU? 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 PLU and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at PLU is higher than Hofstra University (66% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $6,900 more per year than PLU graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $52,300)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $2,300 lower median federal student loan debt than PLU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,800)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than PLU graduates. ($242 vs. $266)
- More PLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/