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Overview |
Morgan State | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,101 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morgan.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morgan State | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,477 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,948 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,162 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,956 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,738 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Morgan State | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,845 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 14,382 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1060 | 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 | Apr 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Morgan State | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morgan State | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $242 |
Diversity |
Morgan State | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Morgan State | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Morgan State | Hofstra | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hofstra University is larger than than Morgan State based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 9,101 students)
Morgan State vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morgan State or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 853.4% more expensive to attend than Morgan State for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $5,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 227.4% higher at Hofstra than Morgan State University ($52,215.00 vs. $15,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morgan State University than Hofstra ($13,956 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morgan State University are 41.2% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($12,162 vs. $17,168)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Morgan State University as Hofstra University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 143% larger than aid received Morgan State University ($30,958 vs. $12,738)
Morgan State vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morgan State or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Morgan State .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Morgan State (3.1)
- Morgan State has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Morgan State vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morgan State 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 Morgan State.
- The graduation rate at Hofstra is higher than Morgan State University (58% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $18,300 more per year than Morgan State graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $40,900)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Morgan State graduates. ($23,500 vs. $31,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Morgan State graduates. ($242 vs. $320)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morgan State students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/