| Towson vs. C of Charleston |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#292 in National Universities #12 in Maryland Colleges | Rankings* | #18 in Federal Region IV Universities #9 in South Carolina Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$11,306 Maryland Residents $28,326 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$12,978 South Carolina Residents $36,858 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$12,042 Maryland Residents $21,780 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$14,230 South Carolina Residents $40,498 Out-of-State |
| More$9,526 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,307 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,140 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,210 SAT 27 ACT |
| Easier78.60% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter75.69% |
| Favorable19.12% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower13.26% |
| 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 | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations 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 Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger19,793 | Total Enrollment | Smaller10,885 |
| Larger16,861 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller9,972 |
| Larger2,932 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller913 |
| Larger1,430 | Online Student Population | Smaller707 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher69% | Graduate Rate | Lower64% |
| Lower20% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher26% |
| Higher82% | Retention Rate | Lower80% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,300) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,097) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,910) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,000) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 1,696 | Number of faculties | 809 |
| Lower$82,672 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$85,420 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.