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Overview |
Hofstra | University of Portland | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 3,793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #120 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | up.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | University of Portland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $51,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $51,352 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $17,172 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $33,717 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $33,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Hofstra | University of Portland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 10,122 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 9,364 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1228/1410 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Hofstra | University of Portland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | University of Portland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $24,313 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $251 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | University of Portland | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Hofstra | University of Portland | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | University of Portland | ||
| 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 University of Portland based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 3,793 students)
Hofstra vs. University of Portland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or University of Portland?
- Hofstra University is 1.7% more expensive to attend than University of Portland for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $51,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at Hofstra than University of Portland ($52,215.00 vs. $51,352.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Portland than Hofstra ($33,717 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hofstra University are 0% lower than costs at University of Portland ($17,168 vs. $17,172)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University as University of Portland (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Portland students is 8.7% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($33,657 vs. $30,958)
Hofstra vs. University of Portland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or University of Portland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Portland or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at University of Portland (3.66)
- University of Portland has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Hofstra vs. University of Portland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or University of Portland? 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 University of Portland and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at University of Portland is higher than Hofstra University (76% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $200 more per year than University of Portland graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $59,000)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $813 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Portland graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,313)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than University of Portland graduates. ($242 vs. $251)
- More University of Portland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/