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Overview |
KSC | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,663 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,534 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,546 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,085 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
KSC | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,487 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 4,017 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/25 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1190/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
KSC | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $242 |
Diversity |
KSC | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
KSC | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 32% | ||
Campus |
KSC | Hofstra | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hofstra University is larger than than KSC based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 2,872 students)
KSC vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 344.2% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.4% higher at Hofstra than Keene State College ($52,215.00 vs. $22,663.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keene State College than Hofstra ($19,546 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keene State College are 26.9% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($13,534 vs. $17,168)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College as Hofstra University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 207% larger than aid received Keene State College ($30,958 vs. $10,085)
KSC vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSC or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or KSC .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at KSC (3.1)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
KSC vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC or Hofstra? 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 Hofstra and KSC.
- The graduation rate at Hofstra is higher than Keene State College (58% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $14,800 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $44,400)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $2,795 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,295)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($242 vs. $271)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/