| 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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$11,728 Maryland Residents $29,820 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$13,256 Maryland Residents $31,225 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$12,636 Maryland Residents $22,860 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$16,524 Maryland Residents $26,100 Out-of-State |
| More$10,939 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$10,373 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,090 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,320 SAT 29 ACT |
| Easier81.97% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter72.43% |
| Lower18.18% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable21.60% |
| 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 Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) 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 | ||
| Larger19,401 | Total Enrollment | Smaller13,906 |
| Larger16,264 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller10,767 |
| Smaller3,137 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,139 |
| Larger1,638 | Online Student Population | Smaller580 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower69% | Graduate Rate | Higher70% |
| Higher19% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower14% |
| Lower83% | Retention Rate | Higher85% |
| 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) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 1,677 | Number of faculty | 949 |
| Lower$89,749 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$117,560 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.