Hello to all! I'm seriously considering William and Mary for my college choice. But I'm a bit unsure about its ranking. Is William and Mary part of the Ivy League?
William and Mary is not part of the Ivy League. The Ivy League consists of eight private universities in the northeastern United States: Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, and the University of Pennsylvania.However, William and Mary is often referred to as a "Public Ivy." This term, introduced by Richard Moll in 1985, refers to public universities that offer an education comparable to that of an Ivy League institution at a lower cost. So while William and Mary is not an Ivy League school, it is highly respected and offers a high-quality education comparable to those schools. It's also the second-oldest college in the U.S., which adds to its prestige. It's an excellent choice if you're looking for an academically rigorous environment.
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