- Hofstra University is a private school while William & Mary (W & M) is a public school.
- Hofstra University is located in Hempstead, NY and W & M is located in Williamsburg, VA.
- Hofstra University has more expensive tuition of $55,450 than W & M ($49,412).
- W & M has tighter acceptance rate of 35.92% than Hofstra University (63.95%).
- W & M has higher SAT scores of 1,460 than Hofstra University (1,280).
- Hofstra University is larger with 10,238 students than W & M (9,654 students).
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| #202 in National Universities #62 in New York | Rankings | #50 in National Universities #3 in Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Hempstead, NY | Location | Williamsburg, VA |
| Known as | W & M | |
| 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) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $55,450 | Undergraduate | $25,040 Virginia residents $49,412 out-of-state |
| $29,950 | Graduate | $17,422 Virginia residents $36,440 out-of-state |
| $28,645 | Financial Aid | $18,578 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 63.95% | Acceptance Rate | 35.92% |
| 9.55% | Yield | 28.57% |
| 1,280 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,460 SAT, 33 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,238 | Total Students | 9,654 |
| 6,110 | Undergraduate | 6,797 |
| 4,128 | Graduate | 2,857 |
| 439 | Online Enrollment | 1,042 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 67% | Graduation Rate | 90% |
| 24% | Transfer-out Rate | 5% |
| 83% | Retention Rate | 95% |
| $59,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $74,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for 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: 4,755) $8,582 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 | 12 to 1 |
| 492 Full-time 672 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 694 Full-time 166 Part-time |
| 1,662 Full-time 767 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,383 Full-time 428 Part-time |
| $126,616 for Faculties $85,479 Part-time | Average Salary | $109,328 for Faculties $67,808 Part-time |