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Hofstra UniversityHempstead, NY
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Towson UniversityTowson, MD
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Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Doctoral/Research University
School TypePublic, four-years
Master's College and University (larger programs)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degree1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
expensive$55,450Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$11,306 Maryland Residents
$28,326 Out-of-State
expensive$29,950Graduate Tuitioncheaper$12,042 Maryland Residents
$21,780 Out-of-State
More$28,645Average Financial Aid AmountLess$9,526
Admission
Higher1,280 SAT
28 ACT
Test ScoresLower1,140 SAT
22 ACT
Tighter69.33%Acceptance RateEasier78.60%
Lower10.46%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable19.12%
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller10,238Total EnrollmentLarger19,793
Smaller6,110Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger16,861
Larger4,128Graduate Student PopulationSmaller2,932
Smaller439Online Student PopulationLarger1,430
Completion & Outcomes
Lower67%Graduate RateHigher69%
Higher24%Transfer-out RateLower20%
Higher83%Retention RateLower82%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,500)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,300)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,980)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,910)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty13 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty15 to 1
1,164Number of faculties1,696
Higher$127,817Average Faculty SalaryLower$82,672
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.