| Morgan State vs. Towson |
#309 in National Universities #13 in Maryland Colleges | Rankings* | #292 in National Universities #12 in Maryland Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,229 Maryland Residents $19,124 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,728 Maryland Residents $29,820 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,981 Maryland Residents $18,207 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$12,636 Maryland Residents $22,860 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,971 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,939 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower970 SAT 18 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,090 SAT 23 ACT |
| Easier82.23% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter81.97% |
| Lower12.37% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable18.18% |
| High School GPA Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller10,739 | Total Enrollment | Larger19,401 |
| Smaller9,027 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger16,264 |
| Smaller1,712 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,137 |
| Smaller656 | Online Student Population | Larger1,638 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower41% | Graduate Rate | Higher69% |
| Higher20% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower19% |
| Lower73% | Retention Rate | Higher83% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,958) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,300) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,198) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,910) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 741 | Number of faculty | 1,677 |
| Higher$103,891 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$89,749 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.