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Overview |
Saint John's | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Collegeville, MN | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,645 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #297 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint John's | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,890 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,982 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,533 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Saint John's | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,592 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 1,373 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1185 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Saint John's | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint John's | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,400 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Saint John's | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 97% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Saint John's | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Saint John's | 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 Saint John's based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 1,645 students)
Saint John's vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint John's or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 2.5% more expensive to attend than Saint John's for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $50,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at Hofstra than Saint Johns University ($52,215.00 vs. $50,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Johns University than Hofstra ($27,982 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Johns University are 44.4% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($11,890 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Johns University than Hofstra University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Johns University students is 21.2% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($37,533 vs. $30,958)
Saint John's vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint John's or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Saint John's .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Saint John's (3.51)
- Saint John's has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Saint John's vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint John's 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 Saint John's.
- The graduation rate at Saint John's is higher than Hofstra University (80% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Saint Johns University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($64,400 vs. $59,200)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint John's graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Saint John's graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Saint John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/