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Overview |
Hofstra | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #320 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1088/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Hofstra | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Hofstra | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | Susquahanna | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hofstra University is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 2,231 students)
Hofstra vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Susquahanna than Hofstra University ($54,440.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Susquehanna University than Hofstra ($28,605 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Susquehanna University are 14.8% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($14,960 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Susquehanna University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 32.2% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($40,914 vs. $30,958)
Hofstra vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Susquahanna (3.67)
- Susquahanna has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Hofstra vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Hofstra University (77% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Susquahanna graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $57,000)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/