Towson vs. JMU |
#292 in National Universities #12 in Maryland Colleges | Rankings* | #3 in Federal Region III Universities #7 in Virginia Colleges |
Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
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) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$11,306 Maryland Residents $28,326 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$13,576 Virginia Residents $30,790 Out-of-State |
cheaper$12,042 Maryland Residents $21,780 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$13,080 Virginia Residents $30,528 Out-of-State |
More$9,526 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,388 |
Admission | ||
Lower1,140 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,240 SAT 26 ACT |
Easier78.60% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter78.31% |
Lower19.12% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable20.21% |
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 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller19,793 | Total Enrollment | Larger22,224 |
Smaller16,861 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger20,346 |
Larger2,932 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,878 |
Larger1,430 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,036 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower69% | Graduate Rate | Higher81% |
20% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
Lower82% | Retention Rate | Higher89% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,300) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,645) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,910) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,190) |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
1,696 | Number of faculties | 1,318 |
Lower$82,672 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$89,839 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.