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Overview |
Lesley University | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,406 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lesley.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lesley University | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,514 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,514 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,138 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,414 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,279 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Lesley University | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,144 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 2,711 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Lesley University | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lesley University | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,320 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $242 |
Diversity |
Lesley University | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Lesley University | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Lesley University | Hofstra | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hofstra University is larger than than Lesley University based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 3,406 students)
Lesley University vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lesley University or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 71.1% more expensive to attend than Lesley University for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.1% higher at Hofstra than Lesley University ($52,215.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lesley University than Hofstra ($32,414 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hofstra University are 11.5% lower than costs at Lesley University ($17,168 vs. $19,138)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University than Hofstra University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 90.2% larger than aid received Lesley University ($30,958 vs. $16,279)
Lesley University vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lesley University or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Lesley University .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Lesley University (3.31)
- Lesley University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Lesley University vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lesley University 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 Lesley University.
- The graduation rate at Hofstra is higher than Lesley University (58% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $20,600 more per year than Lesley University graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $38,600)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $820 lower median federal student loan debt than Lesley University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,320)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Lesley University graduates. ($242 vs. $251)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lesley University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/