- Hofstra University is a private school while University of Delaware (UD) is a public school.
- Hofstra University is located in Hempstead, NY and UD is located in Newark, DE.
- Hofstra University has more expensive tuition of $55,450 than UD ($39,720).
- UD has tighter acceptance rate of 62.89% than Hofstra University (63.95%).
- UD has higher SAT scores of 1,280 than Hofstra University (1,280).
- UD is larger with 24,039 students than Hofstra University (10,238 students).
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| #202 in National Universities #62 in New York | Rankings | #71 in National Universities #1 in Delaware |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Hempstead, NY | Location | Newark, DE |
| Known as | UD | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $55,450 | Undergraduate | $16,080 Delaware residents $39,720 out-of-state |
| $29,950 | Graduate | $18,664 Delaware residents $19,546 out-of-state |
| $28,645 | Financial Aid | $12,518 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 63.95% | Acceptance Rate | 62.89% |
| 9.55% | Yield | 26.72% |
| 1,280 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,280 SAT, 29 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,238 | Total Students | 24,039 |
| 6,110 | Undergraduate | 19,482 |
| 4,128 | Graduate | 4,557 |
| 439 | Online Enrollment | 1,793 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 67% | Graduation Rate | 79% |
| 24% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 83% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $59,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $64,000 |
| 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: 7,220) $8,482 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,752 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 492 Full-time 672 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,263 Full-time 28 Part-time |
| 1,662 Full-time 767 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,841 Full-time 68 Part-time |
| $126,616 for Faculties $85,479 Part-time | Average Salary | $121,094 for Faculties $70,898 Part-time |