Hofstra University vs Northeastern University

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Both schools are four-years, private (not-for-profit) schools.
Northeastern University has more expensive tuition & fees ($63,141) than Hofstra University ($55,450).
It is harder to admit to Northeastern University than Hofstra University.
Northeastern University has a higher submitted SAT score (1,280) than Hofstra University (1,280).
Northeastern University has higher submitted ACT score (28) than Hofstra University (28).
Northeastern University has more students with 30,013 students while Hofstra University has 10,238 students.
Hofstra University has a lower number of students per faculty with 13 to 1 while Northeastern University's ratio is 16 to 1.
Northeastern University has more full-time faculties with 1,399 faculties while Hofstra University has 492 full-time faculties.

The following table compares the two rival schools - Hofstra University and Northeastern University.

Hofstra University	vs.	Northeastern University
Hempstead, New York	Location	Boston, Massachusetts
Four-years, Private (not-for-profit)	School Type	four-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree
Doctoral / Research University	Carnegie Classification	Research University (very high research activity)
$55,450	2024 Tuition & Fees	$63,141
92%	% Receiving Financial Aid	67%
$28,645	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$33,757

69.33 %	Acceptance Rates	6.80 %
10.46 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	40.69 %
1,280	SAT Score	1,500
28	ACT Score	34
67 %	Graduation Rate	91 %
24 %	Transfer-out Rate	3 %
83 %	Retention Rate	97 %
10,238	Student Population	30,013
492	Number of Faculties	1,399
13 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	16 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, On-campus daycare	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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Hofstra University vs Northeastern University

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