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Overview |
UE | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,017 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #314 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | evansville.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
UE | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,100 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,100 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,840 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,301 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,067 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
UE | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,397 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 3,356 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.3% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1300 | 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 |
UE | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UE | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
UE | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
UE | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 32% | ||
Campus |
UE | 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 UE based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 2,017 students)
UE vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UE or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 30.2% more expensive to attend than UE for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $40,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.2% higher at Hofstra than University of Evansville ($52,215.00 vs. $40,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Evansville than Hofstra ($19,301 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Evansville are 24% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($13,840 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Evansville than Hofstra University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 10% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($34,067 vs. $30,958)
UE vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UE or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or UE .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at UE (3.71)
- UE has a higher acceptance rate (76.3%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
UE vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UE 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 UE.
- The graduation rate at UE is higher than Hofstra University (62% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $13,200 more per year than UE graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $46,000)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UE graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than UE graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/