Hofstra vs. Seattle U
Hofstra University and Seattle University side by side on admissions, cost, and outcomes, from public data.
Hofstra University
Seattle University
At a glance
- Harder to get into: Hofstra (68.1% admitted vs 76.9%). Typical SAT 1320 vs 1320.
- Cheaper after aid: about even. Average net price is $35,792 at Hofstra vs $36,948 at Seattle U. Hofstra in-state tuition is about $939 more per year.
- Graduation: Hofstra 58% vs Seattle U 71%.
- Earnings 10 years out: Hofstra $59,200 vs Seattle U $60,400 (median).
Acceptance rate
Hofstra more selective
Hofstra68.1%
Seattle U76.9%
SAT range (middle 50%)
Seattle U higher
Hofstra1230-1400
Seattle U1200-1430
Average net price
About even
Hofstra$35,792
Seattle U$36,948
In-state tuition
Seattle U $939 less
Hofstra$57,660
Seattle U$56,721
Out-of-state tuition
Seattle U $939 less
Hofstra$57,660
Seattle U$56,721
Graduation rate
Seattle U +13 pts
Hofstra58%
Seattle U71%
Median earnings (10 years)
Seattle U +$1,200
Hofstra$59,200
Seattle U$60,400
Sources: IPEDS and College Scorecard.
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Admissions
- Admission chances
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Hofstra My Chances
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Seattle U My Chances
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- Applied
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Hofstra 25,021
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Seattle U 8,468
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- Admitted
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Hofstra 17,035
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Seattle U 6,514
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- Acceptance rate
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Hofstra 68.1%
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Seattle U 76.9%
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- Yield (share of admitted who enroll)
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Hofstra 10.3%
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Seattle U 13.6%
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- Typical SAT score
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Hofstra 1320
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Seattle U 1320
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- Typical ACT score
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Hofstra 30
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Seattle U 26
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- Average high school GPA
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Hofstra 3.74
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Seattle U 3.62
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- Typical high school grades
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Hofstra A-
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Seattle U A-
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- Admissions standards
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Hofstra Very High
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Seattle U Very High
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- Applicant competition
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Hofstra Low
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Seattle U
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- SAT range
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Hofstra 1230-1400
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Seattle U 1200-1430
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- ACT range
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Hofstra 28-32
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Seattle U 23-30
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- Submit test scores
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Hofstra Test optional
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Seattle U Test optional
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- Application deadline
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Hofstra
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Seattle U Jan 15, 2027
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Cost
- Tuition (in state)
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Hofstra $57,660
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Seattle U $56,721
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- Tuition (out of state)
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Hofstra $57,660
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Seattle U $56,721
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- Room & board
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Hofstra $18,082
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Seattle U $15,702
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- Average net price
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Hofstra $35,792
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Seattle U $36,948
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- Average grant aid
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Hofstra $35,061
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Seattle U $35,351
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- % receiving grant aid
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Hofstra 99%
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Seattle U 100%
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Outcomes
- Graduation rate
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Hofstra 58%
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Seattle U 71%
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- Median earnings (after 10 years)
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Hofstra $59,200
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Seattle U $60,400
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- Making student loan payments
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Hofstra 72%
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Seattle U 75%
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- Median student loan debt
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Hofstra $23,500
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Seattle U $24,500
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- Median loan payment
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Hofstra $242
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Seattle U $253
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Academics
- Student to faculty ratio
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Hofstra 13:1
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Seattle U 10:1
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- Popular majors
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Hofstra
- Business (30%)
- Communication (16%)
- Psychology (8%)
- Education (8%)
- Social Sciences (8%)
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Seattle U
- Business (27%)
- Health Professions (13%)
- Social Sciences (8%)
- English and Literature (5%)
- Psychology (5%)
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School basics
- School
- Hofstra Hofstra University
- Seattle U Seattle University
- Location
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Hofstra Hempstead, NY
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Seattle U Seattle, WA
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- Setting
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Hofstra Large Suburban
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Seattle U Large City
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- Total enrollment
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Hofstra 10,685
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Seattle U 7,189
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- Type
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Hofstra Private 4 Year
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Seattle U Private 4 Year
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- National ranking
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Hofstra #194
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Seattle U #119
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Comparable Facts
Compare Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY with Seattle University in Seattle, WA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.
Hofstra University is larger than Seattle U based on total student enrollment (10,685 students vs. 7,189 students).
Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio
- Hofstra University is located in Hempstead, NY (Large Suburban setting); Seattle University is in Seattle, WA (Large City setting).
- Hofstra University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Seattle University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
- Student-to-faculty ratio: Hofstra University 13:1; Seattle University 10:1.
Cost details
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle University are 13.2% lower than at Hofstra University ($15,702 vs. $18,082).
- Out-of-state tuition is 1.7% higher at Hofstra than at Seattle University (about $939 more per year; $57,660 vs. $56,721).
- A larger share of students receive grant aid at Seattle University than at Hofstra University (100% vs. 99%).
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle University students is 0.8% larger than aid received by Hofstra University students ($35,351 vs. $35,061).
Admissions details
- Typical ACT composite is 4 points higher at Hofstra than at Seattle U (30 vs. 26, midpoint estimate).
- SAT or ACT scores are test optional at both Hofstra and Seattle U.
- Typical fall application deadline: Seattle U Jan 15, 2027.
- Enrolled first-year students at Hofstra average a 3.74 high school GPA, 0.12 higher than at Seattle U (3.62).
- The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 10.3% at Hofstra vs. 13.6% at Seattle U.
Loans and repayment
- Among federal student loan borrowers, Hofstra University graduates have a $1,000 lower median loan debt than Seattle U graduates ($23,500 vs. $24,500).
- Among borrowers, Hofstra graduates have an estimated $11 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Seattle U graduates ($242 vs. $253).
- More Seattle U graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation (75% vs. 72%).
Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.
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