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Overview |
Hofstra | RIC | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 62% |
Admission |
Hofstra | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Hofstra | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $219 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Hofstra | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | RIC | ||
| 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 RIC based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 5,787 students)
Hofstra vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or RIC?
- Hofstra University is 450.7% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.7% higher at Hofstra than Rhode Island College ($52,215.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Hofstra ($11,014 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 28% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($13,414 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Rhode Island College (99% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 310.7% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($30,958 vs. $7,537)
Hofstra vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Hofstra vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or RIC? 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 RIC and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Hofstra is higher than Rhode Island College (58% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $17,200 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $2,300 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($21,200 vs. $23,500)
- RIC graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($219 vs. $242)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/