- Hofstra University is a private school while James Madison University (JMU) is a public school.
- Hofstra University is located in Hempstead, NY and JMU is located in Harrisonburg, VA.
- Hofstra University has more expensive tuition of $55,450 than JMU ($30,790).
- Hofstra University has tighter acceptance rate of 63.95% than JMU (75.20%).
- Hofstra University has higher SAT scores of 1,280 than JMU (1,240).
- JMU is larger with 22,224 students than Hofstra University (10,238 students).
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| #202 in National Universities #62 in New York | Rankings | #5 in Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Hempstead, NY | Location | Harrisonburg, VA |
| Known as | JMU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $55,450 | Undergraduate | $13,576 Virginia residents $30,790 out-of-state |
| $29,950 | Graduate | $13,080 Virginia residents $30,528 out-of-state |
| $28,645 | Financial Aid | $9,388 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 63.95% | Acceptance Rate | 75.20% |
| 9.55% | Yield | 29.43% |
| 1,280 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,240 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,238 | Total Students | 22,224 |
| 6,110 | Undergraduate | 20,346 |
| 4,128 | Graduate | 1,878 |
| 439 | Online Enrollment | 1,036 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 67% | Graduation Rate | 81% |
| 24% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 83% | Retention Rate | 89% |
| $59,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $63,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| 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: 6,645) $5,750 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 | 17 to 1 |
| 492 Full-time 672 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,060 Full-time 258 Part-time |
| 1,662 Full-time 767 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,114 Full-time 622 Part-time |
| $126,616 for Faculties $85,479 Part-time | Average Salary | $86,181 for Faculties $55,650 Part-time |