College comparison

Hofstra University vs St. John's University-New York

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Hofstra University Hempstead, NY	St. John's University-New York Queens, NY
Acceptance rateHofstra University is more selective	68%	83%
SAT (25–75)	1230–1400	1150–1340
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	6,488	9,477
Avg net price	$34,176	$29,999
Median earnings (10 yr)St. John's University-New York reports higher median earnings	$69,039	$69,571
Graduation rate	69%	66%
Median debt	$23,621	$25,000
Economic mobility	3.0%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Hofstra University or St. John's University-New York harder to get into?

Hofstra University is more selective: Hofstra University's acceptance rate is approximately 68% and St. John's University-New York's is approximately 83% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Hofstra University vs St. John's University-New York?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1230–1400 at Hofstra University and 1150–1340 at St. John's University-New York. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.