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Overview |
Hofstra | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 3,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #479 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | stthom.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $31,724 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $31,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $9,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $19,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $23,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
Hofstra | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 1,123 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 1,086 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 96.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 47.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1010/1300 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Hofstra | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $227 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Hofstra | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | University of St Thomas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hofstra University is larger than than University of St Thomas based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 3,588 students)
Hofstra vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or University of St Thomas?
- Hofstra University is 64.6% more expensive to attend than University of St Thomas for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $31,724.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.6% higher at Hofstra than University of St Thomas ($52,215.00 vs. $31,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than Hofstra ($19,207 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 75.9% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($9,760 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than University of St Thomas (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 33.5% larger than aid received University of St Thomas ($30,958 vs. $23,181)
Hofstra vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at University of St Thomas (3.53)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (96.7%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Hofstra vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra or University of St Thomas? 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 St Thomas and Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Hofstra is higher than University of St Thomas (58% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $2,000 more per year than University of St Thomas graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $57,200)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,500)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($227 vs. $242)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Thomas students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/