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Howard UniversityWashington, DC
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Hofstra UniversityHempstead, NY
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Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (high research activity)
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Doctoral/Research University
Offered Degrees
2-4 Years Certificate
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreeBachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$33,344Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$55,450
expensive$38,050Graduate Tuitioncheaper$29,950
Less$20,762Average Financial Aid AmountMore$28,645
Admission
Lower1,170 SAT
23 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,280 SAT
28 ACT
Tighter53.43%Acceptance RateEasier69.33%
Favorable24.31%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower10.46%
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Personal statement or essay
Legacy status
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Larger12,886Total EnrollmentSmaller10,238
Larger9,809Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller6,110
Smaller3,077Graduate Student PopulationLarger4,128
Smaller339Online Student PopulationLarger439
Completion & Outcomes
Higher70%Graduate RateLower67%
Lower19%Transfer-out RateHigher24%
Higher88%Retention RateLower83%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,010)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,500)
Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,980)
Faculties
More Students per Faculty14 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty13 to 1
1,165Number of faculties1,164
Lower$102,543Average Faculty SalaryHigher$127,817
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.