| Towson vs. UMBC |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#292 in National Universities #12 in Maryland Colleges | Rankings* | #199 in National Universities #5 in Maryland Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very 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 | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate 2-4 Years Certificate 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$12,952 Maryland Residents $30,308 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$12,042 Maryland Residents $21,780 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$15,840 Maryland Residents $25,146 Out-of-State |
| More$9,526 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,265 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,140 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,300 SAT 26 ACT |
| Tighter78.60% | Acceptance Rate | Easier80.55% |
| Lower19.12% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable23.08% |
| 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 |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger19,793 | Total Enrollment | Smaller13,991 |
| Larger16,861 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller10,625 |
| Smaller2,932 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,366 |
| Larger1,430 | Online Student Population | Smaller969 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower69% | Graduate Rate | Higher70% |
| Higher20% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower13% |
| Lower82% | Retention Rate | Higher86% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,300) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,871) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,910) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,252) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 1,696 | Number of faculties | 919 |
| Lower$82,672 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$104,859 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.