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Overview |
Hofstra | Union University | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 2,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1100/1370 | ||
| 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 | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $256 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Hofstra | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Union University based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 2,731 students)
Hofstra vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Union University?
- Hofstra University is 47.1% more expensive to attend than Union University for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.1% higher at Hofstra than Union University ($52,215.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union University than Hofstra ($28,585 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 59.9% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($10,740 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union University than Hofstra University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 8.5% larger than aid received Union University ($30,958 vs. $28,520)
Hofstra vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than Union University (52.6%)
Hofstra vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or Union University? 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 Union University and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Union University is higher than Hofstra University (61% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $11,000 more per year than Union University graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $48,200)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $1,340 lower median federal student loan debt than Union University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,840)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Union University graduates. ($242 vs. $256)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union University 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/