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Overview |
Hofstra | St. Bona | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Saint Bonaventure, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 2,602 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #422 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | sbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | St. Bona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $37,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $37,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $14,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $26,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $27,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Hofstra | St. Bona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 3,774 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 3,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jul 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Hofstra | St. Bona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | St. Bona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | St. Bona | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Hofstra | St. Bona | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | St. Bona | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hofstra University is larger than than St. Bona based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 2,602 students)
Hofstra vs. St. Bona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or St. Bona?
- Hofstra University is 38.8% more expensive to attend than St. Bona for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.8% higher at Hofstra than Saint Bonaventure University ($52,215.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Bonaventure University than Hofstra ($26,004 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Bonaventure University are 18.8% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($14,450 vs. $17,168)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University as Saint Bonaventure University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 12.1% larger than aid received Saint Bonaventure University ($30,958 vs. $27,605)
Hofstra vs. St. Bona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or St. Bona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Bona or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at St. Bona (3.48)
- St. Bona has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Hofstra vs. St. Bona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or St. Bona? 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 St. Bona and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at St. Bona is higher than Hofstra University (63% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $10,400 more per year than St. Bona graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $48,800)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than St. Bona graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Bona students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/