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Overview |
Hofstra | UArts | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Hofstra | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Hofstra | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Hofstra | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | UArts | ||
| 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 UArts based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 1,313 students)
Hofstra vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or UArts?
- Hofstra University is 2.5% more expensive to attend than UArts for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $50,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at Hofstra than The University of the Arts ($52,215.00 vs. $50,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hofstra University than UArts ($35,036 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hofstra University are 4.6% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($17,168 vs. $17,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than Hofstra University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 21.6% larger than aid received The University of the Arts ($30,958 vs. $25,460)
Hofstra vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or Hofstra .
- UArts has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Hofstra vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or UArts? 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 UArts and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at UArts is higher than Hofstra University (62% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $24,700 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $34,500)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UArts students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/