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Overview |
Hofstra | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 1,490 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #483 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $44,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $44,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $13,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $28,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $30,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 2,446 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1020/1220 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Hofstra | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Hofstra | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | Randolph-Macon | ||
| 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 Randolph-Macon based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 1,490 students)
Hofstra vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Randolph-Macon?
- Hofstra University is 16.2% more expensive to attend than Randolph-Macon for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $44,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at Hofstra than Randolph Macon College ($52,215.00 vs. $44,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Randolph Macon College than Hofstra ($28,389 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Randolph Macon College are 27.1% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($13,510 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph Macon College than Hofstra University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 0.6% larger than aid received Randolph Macon College ($30,958 vs. $30,787)
Hofstra vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Randolph-Macon (3.7)
- Randolph-Macon has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Hofstra vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or Randolph-Macon? 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 Randolph-Macon and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Randolph-Macon is higher than Hofstra University (60% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Randolph-Macon graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $50,600)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Randolph-Macon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/