- Both Elon University and Hofstra University are private.
- Elon University is located in Elon, NC and Hofstra University is located in Hempstead, NY.
- Hofstra University has more expensive tuition of $55,450 than Elon University ($44,536).
- Hofstra University has tighter acceptance rate of 63.95% than Elon University (66.53%).
- Hofstra University has higher SAT scores of 1,280 than Elon University (1,260).
- Hofstra University is larger with 10,238 students than Elon University (7,123 students).
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| #6 in North Carolina | Rankings | #202 in National Universities #62 in New York |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Elon, NC | Location | Hempstead, NY |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $44,536 | Undergraduate | $55,450 |
| $20,574 | Graduate | $29,950 |
| $15,222 | Financial Aid | $28,645 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 66.53% | Acceptance Rate | 63.95% |
| 24.57% | Yield | 9.55% |
| 1,260 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,280 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 7,123 | Total Students | 10,238 |
| 6,337 | Undergraduate | 6,110 |
| 786 | Graduate | 4,128 |
| Online Enrollment | 439 | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 83% | Graduation Rate | 67% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 24% | |
| 90% | Retention Rate | 83% |
| $58,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $59,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,096) $6,818 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,500) $11,998 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 447 Full-time 135 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 492 Full-time 672 Part-time |
| 1,370 Full-time 220 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,662 Full-time 767 Part-time |
| $85,252 for Faculties $66,329 Part-time | Average Salary | $126,616 for Faculties $85,479 Part-time |