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Overview |
Unity College | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Unity, ME | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,281 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unity.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Unity College | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,280 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,280 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,104 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,554 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,465 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 99% |
Admission |
Unity College | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,312 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 5,953 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.3% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Unity College | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 36:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Unity College | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,100 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Unity College | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 91% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Unity College | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 92% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Unity College | 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 Unity College based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 4,281 students)
Unity College vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Unity College or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 362.9% more expensive to attend than Unity College for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $11,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 362.9% higher at Hofstra than Unity College ($52,215.00 vs. $11,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Unity College than Hofstra ($18,554 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Unity College are 41.8% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($12,104 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Unity College (99% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 793.4% larger than aid received Unity College ($30,958 vs. $3,465)
Unity College vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Unity College or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Unity College .
- Unity College has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Unity College vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Unity College 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 Unity College.
- The graduation rate at Hofstra is higher than Unity College (58% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $24,100 more per year than Unity College graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $35,100)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Unity College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Unity College graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Unity College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/