- William & Mary (W & M) is a public school while Hofstra University is a private school.
- W & M is located in Williamsburg, VA and Hofstra University is located in Hempstead, NY.
- 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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| #50 in National Universities #3 in Virginia | Rankings | #202 in National Universities #62 in New York |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Williamsburg, VA | Location | Hempstead, NY |
W & M| Known as | | |
| 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) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $25,040 Virginia residents $49,412 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $55,450 |
| $17,422 Virginia residents $36,440 out-of-state | Graduate | $29,950 |
| $18,578 | Financial Aid | $28,645 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 35.92% | Acceptance Rate | 63.95% |
| 28.57% | Yield | 9.55% |
| 1,460 SAT, 33 ACT | Test Scores | 1,280 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,654 | Total Students | 10,238 |
| 6,797 | Undergraduate | 6,110 |
| 2,857 | Graduate | 4,128 |
| 1,042 | Online Enrollment | 439 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 90% | Graduation Rate | 67% |
| 5% | Transfer-out Rate | 24% |
| 95% | Retention Rate | 83% |
| $74,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $59,900 |
| 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: 4,755) $8,582 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,500) $11,998 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 694 Full-time 166 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 492 Full-time 672 Part-time |
| 2,383 Full-time 428 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,662 Full-time 767 Part-time |
| $109,328 for Faculties $67,808 Part-time | Average Salary | $126,616 for Faculties $85,479 Part-time |