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 four-years schools.
  • Hofstra University has more expensive tuition & fees ($55,450) than W & M ($49,412).
  • It is harder to admit to W & M than Hofstra University.
  • W & M has a higher submitted SAT score (1,460) than Hofstra University (1,280).
  • W & M has higher submitted ACT score (33) than Hofstra University (28).
  • Hofstra University has more students with 10,238 students while W & M has 9,654 students.
  • W & M has a lower number of students per faculty with 12 to 1 while Hofstra University's ratio is 13 to 1.
  • 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.
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W & Mvs.Hofstra University
Williamsburg, VirginiaLocationHempstead, New York
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationDoctoral / Research University
In-State$25,040
Out-Of-State$49,412
2024 Tuition & Fees$55,450
58%% Receiving Financial Aid92%
$18,578Average Amount of Financial Aid$28,645
33.50 %Acceptance Rates69.33 %
27.10 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)10.46 %
1,460SAT Score1,280
33ACT Score28
90 %Graduation Rate67 %
5 %Transfer-out Rate24 %
95 %Retention Rate83 %
9,654Student Population10,238
694Number of Faculties492
12 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio13 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, On-campus daycare

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