| Towson vs. Hofstra |
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|---|---|---|
#292 in National Universities #12 in Maryland Colleges | Rankings* | #156 in National Universities #29 in New York Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$11,728 Maryland Residents $29,820 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$57,660 |
| cheaper$12,636 Maryland Residents $22,860 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$31,120 |
| Less$10,939 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$30,316 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,090 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,310 SAT 30 ACT |
| Easier81.97% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter68.08% |
| Favorable18.18% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower10.30% |
| 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 Formal Demonstration of Competencies 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 | ||
| Larger19,401 | Total Enrollment | Smaller10,685 |
| Larger16,264 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,581 |
| Smaller3,137 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,104 |
| Larger1,638 | Online Student Population | Smaller396 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 69% | Graduate Rate | 69% |
| Lower19% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher23% |
| Lower83% | Retention Rate | Higher84% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,300) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,500) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,910) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,980) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 1,677 | Number of faculty | 1,254 |
| Lower$89,749 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$134,557 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.