- William & Mary (W & M) is a public school while Northeastern University is a private school.
- W & M is located in Williamsburg, VA and Northeastern University is located in Boston, MA.
- Northeastern University has more expensive tuition of $63,141 than W & M ($49,412).
- Northeastern University has tighter acceptance rate of 27.44% than W & M (35.92%).
- Northeastern University has higher SAT scores of 1,500 than W & M (1,460).
- Northeastern University is larger with 30,013 students than W & M (9,654 students).
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| #50 in National Universities #3 in Virginia | Rankings | #33 in National Universities #8 in Massachusetts |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Williamsburg, VA | Location | Boston, MA |
W & M| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $25,040 Virginia residents $49,412 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $63,141 |
| $17,422 Virginia residents $36,440 out-of-state | Graduate | $28,100 |
| $18,578 | Financial Aid | $33,757 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 35.92% | Acceptance Rate | 27.44% |
| 28.57% | Yield | 20.89% |
| 1,460 SAT, 33 ACT | Test Scores | 1,500 SAT, 34 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,654 | Total Students | 30,013 |
| 6,797 | Undergraduate | 16,302 |
| 2,857 | Graduate | 13,711 |
| 1,042 | Online Enrollment | 1,058 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 90% | Graduation Rate | 91% |
| 5% | Transfer-out Rate | 3% |
| 95% | Retention Rate | 97% |
| $74,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $74,200 |
| 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 |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,755) $8,582 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,278) $10,250 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (17 meals per week) $8,180 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 694 Full-time 166 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,399 Full-time 486 Part-time |
| 2,383 Full-time 428 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,517 Full-time 533 Part-time |
| $109,328 for Faculties $67,808 Part-time | Average Salary | $124,899 for Faculties $86,275 Part-time |