W & M vs Hofstra University

The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.

W & M is a Public and Hofstra University is a Private (not-for-profit) school and both are 4 or more years schools.
Hofstra University has more expensive tuition & fees ($49,410) than W & M ($47,038).
It is harder to admit to W & M than Hofstra University.
W & M has a higher submitted SAT score (1,395) than Hofstra University (1,250).
W & M has higher submitted ACT score (32) than Hofstra University (28).
Hofstra University has more students with 10,444 students while W & M has 8,939 students.
W & M has more full-time faculties with 694 faculties while Hofstra University has 492 full-time faculties.

The following table compares the two rival schools - William & Mary and Hofstra University.

Which school is more in your mind and would you like to go to?

W & MHofstra University

W & M	vs.	Hofstra University
Williamsburg, Virginia	Location	Hempstead, New York
Public, 4 or more years	School Type	Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
Research University (high research activity)	Carnegie Classification	Doctoral/Research University
In-State$23,812 Out-Of-State$47,038	Tuition & Fees	$49,410
48% ($20,327)	% Receiving Financial Aid (Avg. amount)	88% ($25,943)
$20,327	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$25,943
35.92 %	Acceptance Rates	63.95 %
28.57 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	9.55 %
1,395	SAT Score	1,250
32	ACT Score	28
91 %	Graduation Rate	65 %
6 %	Transfer-out Rate	26 %
93 %	Retention Rate	82 %
8,939	Student Population	10,444
694	Number of Faculties	492
11 to 1	Student to Faculty Ratio	13 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, On-campus daycare