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