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Overview |
Lynn University | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Boca Raton, FL | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,520 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lynn.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lynn University | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,800 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,800 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,728 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,353 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Lynn University | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,843 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 6,283 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1%Open | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8%Open | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1185 | 1190/1370 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Lynn University | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lynn University | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $242 |
Diversity |
Lynn University | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 23% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Lynn University | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Lynn 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 Lynn University based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 3,520 students)
Lynn University vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lynn University or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 31.2% more expensive to attend than Lynn University for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $39,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.2% higher at Hofstra than Lynn University ($52,215.00 vs. $39,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hofstra University than Lynn University ($35,036 vs. $38,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lynn University are 30.1% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($13,200 vs. $17,168)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lynn University as Hofstra University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 60% larger than aid received Lynn University ($30,958 vs. $19,353)
Lynn University vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lynn University or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Lynn University .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Lynn University (3.3)
- Lynn University has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Lynn University vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lynn 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 Lynn University.
- The graduation rate at Hofstra is higher than Lynn University (58% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $13,600 more per year than Lynn University graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $45,600)
- Lynn University students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($17,750 vs. $23,500)
- Lynn University graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($183 vs. $242)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lynn University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/